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Breeds of Livestock
Beef Breeds
- Originated at King Ranch in Texas in the early 1900s
- 3/8 Brahman and 5/8 Shorthorn
- Characteristics:
- Cherry red
- Droopy ears
- Hump
- Excess flesh
- Advantages
- Heat tolerant
- Disease resistance
- Insect tolerant
- Disadvantages
- Fertility
- Late puberty
- Carcass yield
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See additional examples of the Santa Gertrudis breed.
For more information about this breed, see:
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