Buyer question
Are Santa Gertrudis cattle good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Santa Gertrudis cattle 3 out of 5 for beginners (fine with good pens).
Source: the Santa Gertrudis cattle page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Santa Gertrudis cattle in the Animal Library
The detail
Santa Gertrudis were developed on the King Ranch in Texas from Shorthorn and Brahman, and in 1940 became the first beef breed recognized as developed in the US. They are deep red, heat tolerant and grow well on grass.
- Temperament
- Generally docile
- Best fit
- Hot climates, grass beef
- Docility
- 3 out of 5 (Some zebu alertness)
- Upkeep
- 2 out of 5 (Low-input)
- Hardiness
- 5 out of 5 (Heat and ticks)
What to weigh
Like other Brahman-influenced breeds they mature a little later and prefer warm climates. Loose skin and sheaths on bulls need checking.