Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Suitable Beef Breeds Are Irish Black Cattle

By Annabelle Holman


Domestic animals form essential sources of food for human beings. This is primarily from either their flesh or products like beef and milk. Cattle form part of these domesticated animals and Irish black cattle are no exception to this. Like many other animals, it is a new species of animal that has been developed in the recent past in the lands of America, by Americans and for Americans.

Since the early times of twentieth century, doctor lush and company had been engaged in the search for cattle with superior beef quality. With aid of skills and knowledge, a team of scientists headed by Lush used genes primarily obtained from exotic breed to produce Irish blacks. These were exotic breeds imported from without America. By late years of this same century, Boney made a break through making the primary works of Doctor Lush a success.

It is nice to know how this animal looks like. Online adverts contain selected images which are always available to interested persons. Better still, it is worth noting that these animals are entirely black in color, have average muscles as well as sound legs. In some occasions, red calves may be born among these cattle.

Ever since these beef cattle came into being, there has been a lot of interest amongst farmers to preserve them. Eventually, an association was formed to meet this desire. It is a nonprofit making organization which seeks to protect interest of all members. New members are welcome.

Rearing any breed of cattle come with certain benefits. For these ones, it is more than a benefit. Farmers gain far much beyond expectation. This similar experience trickles down to consumers who enjoy products generated by industrious farmers. Pure breeding and hence good livestock quality is the main advantage found in these cattle. They therefore yield to the expectation of individuals keeping them.

Keeping these cattle has made life a little easier for farmers. All of them thrive well in every part of American states. This is regardless of altitude; whether highlands or low lands. It can adequately resist common diseases as brisket. Similarly, a variation in climatic conditions as humidity and cold does not impair its survival rate. The animal has adequate hair to withstand winter times. In addition, one needs not to worry about feeding it; the animals can feed on any grass present in the environment.

Secondly, its gestation period is shortest of all beef producing species. As a result of short gestation time, one does not have to wait too long to get calves. Third and not last in the long list is high fertility rate. For instance, a single bull may be adequate to serve up to 140 cows. Because of its flexibility and ability to withstand varying climatic conditions, health care cost of this animal is not out of proportion. All one needs to do is provide usual regular procedures as De-worming and tick control among others.

In summary, a healthy nation needs healthy products. These can only be sustained by healthy and reliable sources of food. This way therefore, breeds like one in this discussion should be given a chance by all interested parties; be it the farmer or consumer. Producing and consuming related products is convenient and rewarding to all parties.




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