Breeds of Beef Cattle
Cattle
are considered to have been one of the first animals domesticated
by man for agricultural purposes. They were tamed
to provide milk, meat and hides and for draft purposes. The
exact time and place this happened is hidden in the mists
of antiquity, but it is thought they were probably first
domesticated in Europe and Asia about 8500 years ago.
Domesticated cattle are in the family Bovidae which includes ruminates with paired, hollow, unbranched horns that do not shed and an even number of toes. They belong to the genus Bos and the subgenera Taurine which includes the two species tarus and indicus.
Cattle are ruminants (as are sheep, goats, deer, and giraffes), which gives them a unique digestive system that allows the digestion of otherwise unuseable foods by regurgitating and rechewing them as cud. They thrive on grasses and other low quality plants built predominantly of cellulose. Cattle have one stomach that has four compartments. They are named the rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum. The rumen is the largest compartment and is like a fermentation tank, providing the anaerobic environment, constant temperature and pH, and constant mixing that allows microbes to break down the cellulolse. The reticulum, known as the "Honeycomb", is is the smallest compartment. The omasum's main function is to absorb water and nutrients and is known as the "Many Plies." The abomasum is most like the human stomach; this is why it is known as the "True Stomach."
All breeds of British and European cattle like Angus, Hereford, Charolais and Simmental belong to the tarus species. The humped cattle of the tropical countries like Brahman and Africander belong to the indicus species. Many contemporary breeds are the result of crossing two or more of the older breeds. Most of the new breeds originating in the United States were developed in the Southern states where the standard breeds lacked resistance to heat and insects and did not thrive on the native grasses. Other Bovidae that are so closely related to true cattle that they can interbreed include the bison, buffalo, and yak.
Purebred cattle breeds have been selectively bred over a long period of time to possess a distinctive identity in color, size, conformation, and function and have the prepotency to pass these traits to their progeny.
The world cattle population is estimated to be about 1.3 billion head, with about 30 percent in Asia, 20 percent in South America, 15 percent in Africa, 14 percent in North and Central America, and 10 percent in Europe. The 10 states in the US with the largest cattle populations are Texas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Nebraska, South Dakota, Montana, Kansas, Iowa, Kentucky, and Florida.
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Yearling Hereford Heifers
by RD-Sam (Posted Wed, 16 May 2012 17:45:13 GMT)
Those are some nice heifers, how old are they?
Best Angus cross
by RD-Sam (Posted Wed, 16 May 2012 17:41:02 GMT)
Hereford, it would be hard to beat some black baldies.
Sire descriptions
by RD-Sam (Posted Wed, 16 May 2012 17:35:45 GMT)
It all depends on the breed about what is acceptable, but you will find that 34 cm is in the acceptable range for a yearling with pretty much any breed. I've had a few angus bulls in the 34 to 35 range, most of them lately have been 37 or so. My Wagyu bull was 29 at 15 months, pretty typical for the breed, and he has the highest sex drive of any bull I have, he is a breeding fool!
While everyone is talking about AI
by Loch Valley Fold (Posted Wed, 16 May 2012 17:27:55 GMT)
Yeah a bit of work the milk lines, vat & cablevey were pulled out & put in the dairy my parents are leasing on the upside we can either look out for another milk line or we can use the old one from the leased dairy along with a 2000lt milk vat leaving us to buy a couple of motors & the feed cable. The dairy we're starting up was new only milked in it for about 18mths before we had a falling out with the other family members that we were renting the rest of the farm from that would be close to 10yrs ago now.
The 2 Jersey bulls I got this year are Elton & Vanhlam we have Jersey cow that is doing over 30 ltrs/day & these 2 bulls should complement her fairly well which ever 1 I decide to use on her we have other Jerseys that are doing up around the 25 ltrs/ day. I'm pretty pleased with that considering we started with a good cow ai'd her got a bull & went from there I normally ai to get replacement bulls as well as heifers seems like its paying off
Using Estrotect Patches
by 3waycross (Posted Wed, 16 May 2012 17:19:01 GMT)
HomePlaceAngus wrote:Thanks All !!!! I think that I am just getting them warm enough before putting them on. Though I have been putting them down the front of my shirt before applying. I'm just going to trying to get them warmer.
Other then having a problem getting them to stick, they work well and I really like using them.
Be sure and post pictures of the spot where you end up with one stuck to the hair on your chest...........after it is removed!
Any attorneys on here, need legal advice
by cowboy43 (Posted Wed, 16 May 2012 17:11:09 GMT)
She was just admitted 2 days ago, she has terminal cancer she may last from week to months, the sister will inherit , it is land I lease and I am just trying to make them aware of what might happen and what needs to be done to prevent a loss, they are to talk to lawyler asap. At this time it is not known what papers or if any was signed when admitted, or what kind of payment arrangement was made for payment. Things that need to be found out asap.
simmental longhorn croos
by heath (Posted Wed, 16 May 2012 16:54:00 GMT)
ALACOWMAN wrote:i aint seen any farms paid for with cattle,, of any breed, in years
Paying too much for land, cattle, and interest if they aren't making the notes.
Mad Cow (sort of)
by Loch Valley Fold (Posted Wed, 16 May 2012 16:51:21 GMT)
I certainly wouldn't be shipping her because she was protecting her baby its the ones that don't settle down that I have a problem with
Meddling gov't
by john250 (Posted Wed, 16 May 2012 16:39:00 GMT)
I see a paralell here. Second hand smoke and gasoline evaporation. Neither of these has anything to do with anything, but we spend a tremendous amount of our "good causes" money on these two silliness champions.
Calf Coughing I'm worried!
by raykour (Posted Wed, 16 May 2012 16:26:19 GMT)
You still need to take the calf's temperature. If it does not have a fever, using Resflor or Nuflor + Banamine is not fixing anything. He could have lung worms, as someone suggested.
It is more likely he is getting pneumonia, but still getting a reading on his vital signs is necessary and the first thing any vet will do!
Not a bad way to go
by john250 (Posted Wed, 16 May 2012 16:26:07 GMT)
I'm thinking the last dancer has to be wondering if that guy was really. ..stiff This is why I have long since eliminated this entertainment choice.
experienced cattleman needed
by john250 (Posted Wed, 16 May 2012 16:18:37 GMT)
TexasBred wrote:FARMR wrote:I did quit using ivermectin several years ago when I lost calves 2 years in a row. Why I am pursuing this is I told the vet NOT to use it and he did anyway. I dont think that I am the stupid one here. I am out $20000 dollars due to an unethical and irresponsible vet.
You'll be out twice that much if you pursue this cause you won't win unless the judge and the jury is made up of guys that flunked out of vet school. Change vets, change meds, use a different wormer, work cattle at a different time of the year and move on.
TB and I agree. Lawsuits, I've seen a few. Nobody wins except the lawyers. Better to look at the entire regimen around these losses. Stress? Combination of meds? Clumsiness? Those are tough losses, but don't expect to get any of it back from the court. The justice system is NOT an answer in any county in the US I am aware.
Nichols K205 Bull
by wbvs58 (Posted Wed, 16 May 2012 15:54:40 GMT)
I have a two yr old bull by K205 entered for a sale in July. He was always a standout calf, quickly overtaking older calves and very well developed in the testicular area which suggests that heifers would be early with puberty. He is a nice bull in my opinion.
Ken
here is the lyrics guess the song and artist
by ALACOWMAN (Posted Wed, 16 May 2012 15:44:33 GMT)
429421blkangus wrote:...I'd kinda like to take his place
Issuing a long-reined equine grace
Saddle tramping the world on the wind like a stranger
He's he'd a few good tears
Between criollo ears
And all he knows is the trail goes on and on
And he's the only long rider I know
And he's the only long rider I know...
Extra points for who guesses this one! i'll just take one point cause i cheated,,,, not to many folks on here have heard of Corb Lund.. following Ian Tysons on youtube is the first i heard of him
Heifer Hernia?
by regolith (Posted Wed, 16 May 2012 15:02:22 GMT)
No, she's the only hernia I've seen in the herd. She's gone now, but had four calves before she went open. None of them were heifers, so they would have left the farm very young.