Florida Cracker Cattle
February 4, 2011The Florida Cracker and Pineywoods have a rich history–and can serve a small farmer as a hardy, efficient beef, milk or draft cattle choice.
The Florida Cracker and Pineywoods have a rich history–and can serve a small farmer as a hardy, efficient beef, milk or draft cattle choice.
The striking Galloway is a quintessential hardy, Northern breed that adapt well to Southern climates. Consider them for your beef or milk production purposes, especially in a grass-fed setting.
Highland Cattle (also known as Scottish Highland) are considered one of the best beef producers, as well as a provider of pelts, which makes them a great choice for cooler climes.
Milking Devons, known as the first British cattle to come to America, are highly adaptable, milk and meat producers.
The Pineywoods and Florida Cracker have a rich history–and can serve a small farmer as a hardy, efficient beef, milk or draft cattle choice.
A great choice for warmer climates, Santa Gertrudis–part Brahmin (Zebu) and part Shorthorn–is a distinctive beef breed.
Scottish Highland Cattle (also known as Highland Cattle) are considered one of the best beef producers, as well as a provider of pelts, which makes them a great choice for cooler climes.
In addition to their striking appearance (great for shows), Longhorns make a great, low-fat meat-producing livestock choice.
The Welsh Black, a hardy, efficient beef producer, can hold its own against many other more popular beef cattle.
Zebu cattle include Brahman and the Miniature Zebu. If you live in a warm climate, Zebu make great sires, as well as beef and milk producers.