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Gelbvieh (pronounced Gel-fee) arose in Northern Bavaria’s three Franconian districts in southern Germany. It was developed from many local strains of ‘Red-Yellow Franconian’ cattle and was once a triple-purpose breed (milk, meat, and draft); Gelbvieh …
Breeding Origins The Chianina is considered to be one of the oldest cattle breeds on the earth. The Georgic poets, Columella and Vergil, admired them, and they served as models for Roman sculptures. The breed’s …
According to Martin Brown, BELTEX sired lambs, which are only nine weeks old but weigh about 32kg and have large gigots, are the ideal carcass sheep for the early summer lightweight trade. In mid-May, Mr …
Sheep were among the first animals to be domesticated by humans. Sheep were domesticated between 11000 and 9000 BC, according to tradition. Sheep are now common in areas where people have farms and backyards due …
The introduction of one of the world’s rarest breeds of sheep, which is usually found in Africa, has been accepted by a British animal charity. At Artisan Rare Breeds in Dartford, Kent, this week, an …
Galloway Belted A HistoryMany concerns about their origins are influenced by the unusual appearance of belted Galloway cattle. They are familiarly known as ‘Belties’ by animal breeders with a black, red or dun colour sandwiched …
Limousin cattle come from the Limousin and Marche regions of France and are a breed of heavily muscled beef cattle. The breed is known in France as the Limousine. Limousins were first shipped in large …
Simmental by Simmental A HistoryThe Simmental is a cattle breed whose history goes back to the Middle Ages. Early reports suggest that a hybrid between large German cattle and a smaller breed indigenous to Switzerland …
By their distinctive colour markings and excellent milk quality, Holstein cattle are recognised most easily. Physical CharacteristicsBig, stylish animals with colour patterns of black and white or red and white are Holsteins. At birth, a …
GRADES of beefThe U.S. inspects all beef for wholesomeness. Agriculture Department (USDA)* and is graded for quality and accuracy. You’ve read about the grades of Prime, Option and Select-and Prime tops the grading scale. In …
