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Ankole Cattle

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Ankoles are able to utilize poor quality forage and limited quantities of food and water. These survival abilities have allowed them as a breed to not only survive the centuries in Africa but to become established in Europe, South America, Australia and North America. Their life expectancy is more than…

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Charolais Cattle

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From Wikipedia: “Charolais cattle are a beef breed of cattle (Bos taurus) which originated in Charolais, around Charolles, in France. They are raised for their meat and are known for their composite qualities when crossed with other breeds, most notably Angus and Hereford cattle. The breed tends to be large…

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10 Year Beef Outlook: Demand

By | Cattle, Food

From CattleFax: We hear a lot about beef demand as a function of price, particularly during a recession. There are various demand models, and CattleFax has developed one as well to understand the price/usage relationship. Rather than delve into the details of the current domestic demand situation, let’s take a…

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