The Milking Shorthorn breed is the most versatile of all breeds and this is one of its greatest attributes. These docile cows efficiently produce large volumes of nutritious milk each lactation and are large enough to have a high salvage value when their long productive lives finally come to an end. In addition, their healthy calves born each year on regular calving intervals are spunky at birth, grow rapidly, and those not kept for breeding stock and herd replacement make efficient gains and hang very desirable grading carcasses.
Other attributes of the breed include:
- Grazing efficiency
- Production potential
- Disease resistance
- Calving ease & calving interval, and
- Milk quality
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Other attributes of the breed include:
- Grazing efficiency
- Production potential
- Disease resistance
- Calving ease & calving interval, and
- Milk quality
Check out more details about these attributes by clicking here.
Breed HistoryDiscover the interesting past of the beautiful and versatile red, white and roan.
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CrossbreedingWith their many great attributes, Milking Shorthorns are ideal in any crossbreeding program.
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Dual Purpose & NativeCheck out what makes Milking Shorthorns so versatile through these two programs.
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