Buyer question
Are Beefmaster cattle good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Beefmaster cattle 3 out of 5 for beginners (handle calmly).
Source: the Beefmaster cattle page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Beefmaster cattle in the Animal Library
The detail
Beefmasters were developed in Texas in the 1930s from Brahman, Hereford and Shorthorn. They were selected on six traits: disposition, fertility, weight, conformation, hardiness and milk, which makes them a practical ranch cow.
- Temperament
- Selected for disposition
- Best fit
- Southern ranches
- Docility
- 3 out of 5 (Better than most zebu)
- Upkeep
- 2 out of 5 (Low-input)
- Hardiness
- 5 out of 5 (Heat and drought)
What to weigh
The Brahman share gives heat tolerance but can add some reactivity. They are less common in the North and in cold climates.