The British White Cattle breed of today is a result of selective breeding for purity. British White Cattle possess characteristics and qualities that set them apart from other breeds of beef cattle. In the past they may have been known as a status symbol in medieval Britain but are now a mainstream beef cattle breed.
In today's market the British White Cattle are being selected for a high quality beef breed due to their excellent feed to weight ratio and superior carcass and meat producing ability. They have always been known for their quality meat producing ability and excellent milking trait.
You do not have to look very far to find the many traits that make British White Cattle a profitable breed of registered beef cattle. They are an old British breed, white with black points, i.e. ears, muzzle, eyes and hooves. This color trait enjoys a high incidence of being passed on to their offspring. Being British and white are preferred traits not easily obtained from any other breed.
A naturally polled breed is the choice of most beef cattle ranchers and this fits the British White cattle breed. The offspring of a horned animal and a homozygous polled animal will be polled. Polled cattle always seem to sell higher on the commercial market and are less dangerous in close quarters.
Everyone is wanting a gentle breed of cattle and this is where British White Cattle are at the very top. Breeders who own them will tell you there are none better. A gentle or docile animal will always out perform a wild and high headed one in any situation you place them in. British White Cattle are good to adapt to whatever environment you have for them.
British White cattle are very fertile and are easy calving. Some will tell you they are just about the most fertile of any beef cattle breed. Consistently producing a calf every 12 months is one of their best traits.
The British White cow has well set udders with minimum of fatty tissue and medium sized teats that hold their shape. She has the ability to produce ample quantities of rich milk. An abundance of rich milk is available for the baby calf. Plenty of milk helps the baby calf to grow better. British white cows are excellent mothers, they have the nursery system of a guard cow protecting groups of calves while the remainder of the herd grazes. This instinct protects them against predators.
The carcass quality of British White cattle is usually very high. The will consistently hang a carcass of over 60% of live weight. It will be lean and tasty but also have a desirable amount of marbling.
You will find British White Cattle are trouble free, efficient and easy keeping. They seem to have a natural resistance to many diseases and parasites. Much of this may be attributable to their dark pigment and black points. While their white color makes them very heat tolerant it also grows long for winter protection in cold climates.
Longevity or ability to live a long and productive life span is a natural trait of the British White Cow. You will find many of them still producing at the ripe old age of 20 years. And since they are known to have a long life span it goes without saying that they will also make consistent contributions towards a profitable operation.
Why not try a British White bull if you are running a commercial crossbred herd. When bred to a British White bull cows will have an easy time calving and produce calves that hit the ground growing. You will be really pleased with your calf crop.
To choose a breed to raise you should first learn as much as possible about the British White Breed. Do this with a review of Morris Halliburton's British White Cattle Web Site . You may also review the BWCAA Breeder Directory
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