Managing Genetic Conditions in Breeding Angus Cattle: Why Analysis of Abnormalities is a Must
April 5th, 2019When there is a problem with the DNA of cattle, it can lead to various genetic conditions. Even though Angus is a fairly healthy breed of cattle, these conditions can occur and can weaken or otherwise negatively affect a cattle farmer’s efforts and profits. If it happens too often, though, it can destroy the herd. […]
Temperament of Angus Cattle: Benefits to Cattle Farmers
March 25th, 2019Cattle farmers often choose Angus cattle as their preferred breed. The various reasons for this include that they are effective producers, polled or hornless and highly fertile along with the cows being good mums. Another reason to select this breed is now coming to the forefront, though, and that is its temperament. Angus is one […]
Angus Cattle Breed: An Ideal Choice for Dairy Production
March 11th, 2019While the Angus cattle breed has been renowned for its high-quality meat production for many years. Many do not realise that this breed is also ideal for dairy production. Not only do purebred Angus produce sufficient amounts of milk to use in a dairy setting, but the breeds mixed with Angus also increase milk production, […]
Quality Seedstock Producer in Mornington Peninsula: Why Choose Southfork Angus?
January 31st, 2019Raising Angus successfully and profitably takes time, effort and a substantial investment. Also, if you do not start off with quality seedstock, you will be facing more of a challenge than normal in having a normal herd. For this reason, you should deal only with a reputable Angus seedstock producer to purchase your seedstock. We […]
Certified Premium Angus Cattle: How Do You know you’re getting the Best Genetics?
January 15th, 2019If you are in the market for certified premium Angus cattle, you may or may not know how to tell if you are getting the best genetics when you buy male or female animals of this breed. It is a valid concern since it seems that so many breeders are throwing around the term today […]
Angus Cattle: Why Good Breeding Should Start From the Seedstock
December 14th, 2018Building a profitable herd of Angus cattle begins with the seedstock cows and bulls that you purchase to start or enhance your herd. If you buy seedstock that is from a poor genetic background or is in poor health, your efforts to build a productive herd will be delayed if not totally thwarted. To prevent […]
Important Things to Monitor When Breeding Angus Cattle
December 7th, 2018Angus cattle thrive in numerous environments durably and productively. This fact along with their tender, juicy and delicious meat makes this breed the choice of many cattle farmers here in Australia. The trick is to raise the cattle in such a way as to bring you the most plentiful and profitable results. In order to […]
Advantages of Raising the Angus Cattle Breed on Your Farm
November 22nd, 2018Raising cattle is a serious undertaking if you want to make a profit. You must learn how to care for them, the right type of feed or pastureland for them, the correct way to handle them up close in all situations and more. Also, you should choose the right breed of cattle to ensure that […]
A Review on the Origin and Unique Features of the Angus Cattle Breed
November 15th, 2018The Angus cattle breed has a long and illustrious history that dates back to over 1000 years ago to the closely related, native cattle breeds of the shires of Kincardine, Aberdeen and Angus in Scotland. These original breeds were a mix of horned and polled cattle. By combining these breeds together over the years, the […]
What Is the BREEDPLAN in Angus Cattle?
October 26th, 2018A BREEDPLAN for Angus is an analysis that the Agricultural Business Research Institute or ABRI performs with the help of special software and is for the purpose of providing genetic evaluation for purebred Angus as well as Angus-infused herds. The technology that this plan uses is state of the art and produces Estimated Breeding Values […]