Muddy Creek Ranch
Lowline Cattle

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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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

Comparison to other breeds

Breed
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
418
203
76%
154
Waygu
38

442

151

55%

83

Angus
33
543
162
68%
110
Murray Grey
32
547
158
67%
106
Hereford
30
552
147
64%
94
Shorthorn
28
532
132
65%
86
Simmental
23
556
115
69%
79