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Texas Longhorn

June 11, 2014 by hsotr

Texas Longhorn

A rising demand for lean beef has created an ideal niche for the Texas Longhorn to fill.

Filed Under: The Farm Tagged With: Cattle, Dairy, Draft Animals, Livestock, The West

Tarentaise

June 4, 2014 by hsotr

Tarentaise

The Tarentaise has proven its worth in beef crossbreeding, whether in conventional grain finishing or in a grass-based system.

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Simmental

May 14, 2014 by hsotr

Simmental

The Simmental is a dual-purpose cattle breed tracing back to Switzerland of the Middle Ages. It is believed to be the result of a cross between native Swiss cattle and a large German breed brought to the area by nomads in the 5th century. For centuries Swiss farmers prized the Simmental for its strength, copious […]

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Shorthorn

May 7, 2014 by hsotr

Shorthorn

Shorthorns have found niches in crossbreeding programs, and the milking type has won a place on grass-based dairy farms across the country.

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Red Poll

April 23, 2014 by hsotr

Red Poll

Recent interest in grassfed beef and heritage livestock breeds has brought the Red Poll back to the attention of America.

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Randall

April 9, 2014 by hsotr

Randall

Although still one of the most endangered cattle breeds in America, the Randall lives on.

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Normande

April 2, 2014 by hsotr

Normande

With a long history of producing gourmet food, no wonder that France was the country of origin of cattle like the Normande.

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Lineback

March 26, 2014 by hsotr

Lineback

The story of the traditional Lineback is essentially the story of the American melting pot.

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Jersey

March 12, 2014 by hsotr

Jersey

The Jersey is a favorite both as a family cow and as a breed for direct marketing and organic production

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Holstein

March 5, 2014 by hsotr

Holstein

The purebred Holstein is exclusively a dairy breed and is primarily suited to large commercial operations.

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