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BRITISH CATTLE BREEDS
FEATURE
GALLOWAYS AUSTRALIA
A BRITISH CATTLE BREEDS
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n ancient breed originating, in Devon, as its name England, much of Devon suggests, Australia. cattle are now found The breed in is described it is shorter as a medium-sized in stature Devons than some breed because have a others. long body can attain great weights. and great thickness Even experienced therefore but scales cattleman don’t lie. often misjudge Originally their weight horned, existed poll strains for over are widely 100 years. One of available the first having breeds the US, in Australia, Canada, NZ, Brazil, Devons of course, are found Uruguay, the in and now The largest UK. Mexico, purebred and and they registered are also herds are crossed a breed found with Zebu similar to Droughtmaster, to produce in Brazil meat quality and fertility with improved the Bravon, in tropical Constitution conditions. docility,
and overseas.
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In Australia, Devons Kimberley are found to King anywhere Island. After three from the of the Devon years of devastating herds drought, strong the survival constitution has demonstrated graphically the They can be describedDevon has. what a further as foragers for water and feed going that bucket. and not little bit waiting Some Devons for a feed are finished demonstrate outstanding in feedlots Want more information? finish at where feed conversion they any age. Greg has been breeding Most Devons and the Galloways for 30 years ability are finished and Chris is a Master where to of Genetic Science the impact (ANU), between them on grass, able to answer any they will be a huge being constantly of agriculture question you have. asset in on the Give Greg or Chris questioned. environment a world a call 02 6230 2536 or is email gregnstuart@aol.com
Fertility SMALL FARMS
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ability of the ability of Devon cows to lay down Calving percentages to go back into fat calf quickly. is the considered in the high normal. 90 per Devons cent range are noted is with high for their early sexual scrotal size and maturity fertility. Meat quality and bulls Devon producers find that with MSA the breed standards. has high This is compliance in part due ability to lay down to their docile nature degree fat but also of ‘marbling’ evenly and their quickly Often misunderstood on good with a desirable pasture. well appreciated in the by butchers cattle industry succulent, the Devon and meat tender is beef. Among buyers for their the docile easy breeds of cattle, Devons care animals Visit www.devoncattle.com well suited are recognized as being to the small area farmer. to find out more.
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