If news reports
from the last few months are to be believed, then global demand for
US beef will soon surge. Seeing as the US beef industry is likely to
see a boom in profits, many investors are looking to purchase ranches
for sale and starting their own beef cattle operations.
Sadly, not all
cattle breeds are created equal. Certain breeds are better suited for
beef production than others. For the benefit of beginner beef cattle
ranchers, here are some of the most
popular cattle breeds:
Angus
Angus is highly
regarded in the beef industry for having the best quality meat by
virtue of its incredible graze-to-weight ratio and superior marbling.
Angus beef consequently commands high prices, both locally and
abroad.
Gelbvieh
Gelbvieh cattle
are popular because of their stellar growth rate, which allows beef
ranchers to sell the meat within a shorter time. Gelbvieh also
possess great fertility and superior calving ease, so any cattle
ranch that raises Gelbvieh cattle will always have cows for the
following season.
Hereford
Herefords are
known for their docile and low-maintenance nature as well as
high-quality meat. In addition, Herefords are known for yielding
great offspring, especially when cross-breeding. Many beef ranchers
like to cross-breed Herefords with other cattle types in an effort to
create superior-quality meat.
