¿Preguntas?
Correct Answers
to the Preguntas.
1.) What is the origin of the Red Angus?
1.) Originated in Scotland
2.) What are Red Angus cattle mainly bred for?
2.) Their beef
Breed History
Breed Description
- Red Angus Cattle were bred for their beef.
- The Red Angus breed must provide a measure of cattle qualities.
-Frame Size
- Percent Fat Present
-Weight Gaining Ability
- Fertility Potential
-Ribeye Area
They were the first breed that was required such data.
Because of their lighter coat color, the Red Angus is more heat resistant than the Black Angus Cattle.
- Distinctly different in color of the original Angus (Black Angus)
- Quiet, easy going dispositions
- Not as muscular as Black Angus
Thus, they have less of a risk of cancer eye or sunburned udders.
Red Angus shares all the same characteristics of the Black Angus.
Their meat is highly desired by butchers, supermarkets, restaurants, and in homes.
They produce marbled meat like that of Black Angus.
Origin of Red Angus
- They're originally from Scotland.
- Norsemen brought a small, dun-colored hornless cow which interbred with black native Celtic Cattle.
- Red is the recessive gene of the Angus Breed.
Red Angus Cattle
Destiny Broadley
and
Kaci Ashby