Commercial

Shorthorns Recognized for both Maternal and Feedlot Advantages

Using Shorthorn in your commercial base has long been known as one of the most effective ways to get great mother cows. Whether you use Shorthorn in a British cross with Hereford or Angus or in a cross with European based breeds you will get added milk and wean off heavy marketable calves.

The Shorthorn cross will also add docility. For ease of handling and less wear and tear on both the operator and his equipment the Shorthorn cross will save you time and headaches.

Docility has been found to be directly related marbling and this would reflect in why Shorthorn cross steers have such good marbling. The Shorthorn breed has also been found to increase tenderness. Adding Shorthorn to your herd will give both maternal and carcass benefits.

Shorthorn bulls are active aggressive breeders and we get many reports of bulls being used in commercial herds for several years, often up to eight years.

Shorthorns come in three colors Red, White and Roan. Red cattle may be solid red or have white markings. Solid reds are often used to help maintain solid colors in crosses. The whites and roans can be used on black cattle to get both blues and blacks. With the Shorthorns steer’s great ability to marble in the feedlot and for Shorthorn heifers to go into herds and make great brood cows, animals exhibiting Shorthorn coloration are becoming more valuable.

Check out some of the test results on this website for more information on why more commercial cattlemen are incorporating Shorthorn genetics into their herds. It’s the same reason Shorthorn genetics have been used in establishing over 50 breeds of cattle around the world.