What two breeds make a Beefmaster?
Beefmaster is a breed of beef cattle that was developed in the early 1930s by Tom Lasater (the breed founder), from a systematic crossing of Hereford cows and Shorthorn cows with Brahman bulls.
What cow makes the best steak?
Angus is currently the most popular among North American ranchers. This is partly due to economics—Angus cattle mature quickly and put on weight well—but also because Angus beef is reliably marbled and tender. Not all well-marbled steaks come from Angus cows, however.
What kind of cattle are used in Beefmaster?
The breeding program leading to their establishment was started by Ed C. Lasater in 1908, when he purchased Brahman bulls to use on his commercial herd of Hereford and Shorthorn cattle (Beefmaster cattle are 50% Brahman, 25% Hereford, and 25% Milking Shorthorn).
When does the Beefmaster bull sale take place?
The sale is held the first Saturday each October, and it features approximately 140 L Bar Beefmaster bulls. These bulls represent the top 33% of bull calves weaned. You can buy the absolute best bulls we produce! Buyers arrive from across the U.S., Mexico, and South America to attend this truly international event.
What makes an Emmons Beefmaster a Beefmaster?
Their dedication has resulted in the Emmons brand known as a flagship operation among Beefmaster cattle breeders. Cattle are selected for visual quality – a strong top and good structural soundness. They offer both high quality red and black Beefmaster bulls that are big-topped, heavy muscled, and designed to be profitable for their customers.
Why are beefmasters known as the profit breed?
Lasater’s concept was that you select for cattle only based on these six traits of economic relevance, to the exclusion of many traits that other breeds have expended genetic energy on like colour pattern, horns, height, etc. This unique approach is why Beefmasters are known by the slogan “The Profit Breed.”