small framed cattle

[quackaddict]

does anyone have any lowline angus or miniature herefords? The wife and I are thinking about getting us one or two of each

 

[DanD78]

Check out the Dexter breed. Look like Angus pets. I think they finish out around 500 to 800 lb. but could be wrong on these weights.

Dan

 

[weldingisfun]

Not being a wiseguy or smart aleck, but why do folks raise miniature cattle? I am seriously looking for an answer. Is there a market?

 

[quackaddict]

#1- more animals per acre
#2- easy to finish on grass
#3- less carcass weight lost to bone
#4- great 4-H/FFA projects
#5- easier to work
#6- shorter muscle length ='s more tender beef and the muscle doesn't need to be as toned as a full framed animal
*this is scientifically proven, but it is sound theory*
#7- very easy calving
#8- much cheaper to feed
#9- they are the right size for an averaged size family(3-4 people) to eat off of during the suggested freezer life

 

[quackaddict]

Miniature Hereford Breeders Association

Southwest Lowline Angus Breeders Association - SLABA for short - organized to promote American Lowline Angus cattle in the Southwestern United States!

 

[nue2farm]

While you are looking, try Scotish Highlander cattle. We have a couple. They are easy care and tame. They will do well on scrub areas too.

 

[dooleysm]

I've been interested in them for years, but my situation is not yet right to get into them.