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Where did the Senepol originate?
The Senepol breed of beef cattle were developed on the Caribbean Island of St. Croix from N’Dama cattle, imported in the late 19th century, by crossing with Red Poll cattle.
What breeds make up Senepol?
It has long been thought that Senepol originated from just crosses between N’Dama cattle, imported in the late 19th century, and Red Poll cattle, but it is actually an admixed breed that consists of Red Poll, N’Dama, Criola and a trace amount of Zebu.
What breed of cattle do they raise in Australia?
The dominant dairy breed in Australia is the Holstein Friesian, accounting for around 75% of all dairy cattle. Other important breeds include the Jersey, the Holstein/Jersey cross, Brown Swiss, Ayrshire and local breeds, the Australian Red and the Illawarra.
What are Senepol used for?
Senepol admirably complement tropical beef production where traditionally Bos Indicus derived breeds are used. Senepol are the ideal Bos Taurus for cross breeding with British and European breeds in hotter country and for use in the development of tropical composite herds.
Who created South Poll cattle?
Teddy Gentry
Teddy Gentry (bass player and vocalist from the band Alabama), of Fort Payne, Al. had the idea to create for a breed to suit our changing climate. The South Poll is a maternal composite combining four breeds: Angus, Hereford, Senepol, and Barzona, resulting in what we know today as the South Poll breed.
Is Senepol Bos taurus?
The Senepol, a Bos taurus breed developed on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, is purported to have been selected for traits that included heat tolerance (Hupp, 1981). No data are available com- paring heat tolerance of Senepol to other beef cattle breeds.
How big are Senepol cattle?
1,000 to 1,200 lbs.
Maternal Efficiency – Senepol cows are moderate in size and have excellent foraging ability. Adult cows average 1,000 to 1,200 lbs. and consistently wean off 50% or better of their body weight & maintain an efficient calving interval.
What breed is large white and from France?
Charolais, breed of large light-coloured cattle developed in France for draft purposes but now kept for beef production and used for crossbreeding. White cattle had long been characteristic of the Charolais region; recognition of the Charolais breed began about 1775.
Are South Poll cattle good?
South Polls have a very gentle disposition, are very heat tolerant, and produce very lean, tender and excellent tasting meat. In addition to being lower in calories and fat than grain-fed beef, it is higher in Omega-3 fatty acids and lower in cholesterol.
Is it possible to raise Bos taurus in tropical country?
Bos taurus breeds, highly selected for milk yield in developed temperate countries, do not perform well under the prevailing production systems in the tropics, where they are unable to cope with the stresses of heat, humidity, parasites and low-quality forages, to the point of being unable to sustain their numbers.
Why choose Senepol cattle?
Heat Tolerance – USDA research establishes the cooler temperatures maintained by Senepols compared to Brahman, Angus, and Hereford cows while grazing during the summer months in Florida. Senepol possess heat tolerance, and they pass it along in their crossbreeding programs.
What is the difference between N’Dama and Senepol cattle?
The N’Dama, a native (Bos Taurus) of Senegal, North West Africa was crossed with the British breed, Red Poll. Read More… Senepol cattle reach puberty earlier than Bos Indicus breeds. Females are renowned for their ease of calving and calves for their fast ‘get up and go’ vigour. Read More…
What are senepols good for?
Composite Breeds – Senepols complement many breeds and help to bring their advantageous traits to areas where heat tolerance is a requirement. Senepol Cattle Breeders Association registers several Senepol-based composite breeds. In the Pasture – Senepols are great for grass fed beef.
How long have we been breeding cattle for?
We have been breeding cattle for the last 40 years and 100% tropically adapted Bos Taurus cattle for the last 15 years. ( more info available on the “about us page”) Our selection criteria has been centered around growth for age, fertility and temperament.