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Frequently Asked Questions |
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ØHow
big is a Lowline calf? An average Lowline
calf weighs 40 to 60 lbs at birth and is approximately 22" tall. |
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ØHow
big are Lowline cattle?
A mature cow
weighs 500-700lbs and is 35-42" tall while a mature bull weighs 800-1000lbs and is 37-48" tall. |
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ØAre
there special requirements to manage Lowlines?
With their
small size, docile nature, heartiness, and feed efficiency there is no
need for large tracts of land. They are ideal for small acreage
operations. |
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ØHow
do Lowline cattle compare to larger breeds?
Lowline
cattle consume about 1/3 the amount of feed as a full sized animal.
They
have 5% more marbling than other breeds and a 30% larger rib eye per cut
with 45% less back fat than Angus. |
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Comparison to other breeds |
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Breed
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Average number of breeding cows per 100
acres |
Pounds of average carcass per head weight
at 15 months on grass |
Pounds of carcass weight per acre |
Retail carcass yield percent saleable
weight |
Pounds of retail product per acre |
| Lowline |
54
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418
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203
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76%
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154
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| Waygu |
38
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442 |
151 |
55% |
83 |
| Angus |
33
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543
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162
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68%
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110
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| Murray Grey |
32
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547
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158
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67%
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106
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| Hereford |
30
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552
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147
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64%
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94
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| Shorthorn |
28
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532
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132
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65%
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86
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| Simmental |
23
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556
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115
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69%
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79
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