The largest cow/calf ranching operation is in Florida, not Texas. Just to give some perspective they require 1,300 bulls to cover the 44,000 cows. Dotted with lakes, and native forested areas, the ranch is home to deer, turkey, armadillos, eagles, alligators and other wildlife. The ranch has received awards for…
When bull riding first started most of the attention was on the bull riders with both their courage and athletic ability. When the Professional Bull Riders Association was formed and bull riding became a popular sport to watch on TV suddenly the quality of the bulls became much more important….
In 1966 the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) established Standards for Grades of Slaughter Cattle and Standards for Grades of Carcass Beef that created uniform categories in quality and composition for different types of beef. This allowed consumers to know what they were getting and beef producers/packers to know how…
If you’ve never seen this cartoon it’s fun to watch. Hint: the cows win. If you have problems seeing the video below click HERE. youtube::FQMbXvn2RNI::
Limousin cattle are a genetic source of larger weaning weights and muscle mass while maintaining relatively low birth weights. Limousins are known for their muscular build, feed efficiency, ease of management and comparable calving ease to other breeds. Limousin cattle produce the leaner cuts of beef that have become a…
