Buyer question
How long do Santa Gertrudis cattle live?
Our Animal Library gives the Santa Gertrudis cattle a lifespan of 15–20 years.
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.
- Hardiness
- 5 out of 5 (Heat and ticks)
- Origin
- King Ranch, Texas
- Best fit
- Hot climates, grass beef
- Upkeep
- 2 out of 5 (Low-input)
- Temperament
- Generally docile
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.