JSCATTLE":2hiyfpt6 said:
CCRanch":2hiyfpt6 said:
You're weatherman needs to come to S.E. Texas in August before he talks about humidity.
That ain't no lie .. You will sweat lookin out the window . Hairy cattle don't sell well here . And I've seen brangus cattle sweat . Can galloways sweat ?
Yes, Galloways sweat, the extra hair wicks away the sweat from the body. If there is any air movement, the haircoat acts like a radiator.
Under extreme conditions when even the Brahman influence cattle suffer, the Galloways would too. I have been to areas in the gulf coast, Missippi, East Texas. Our humidity can get just like you discribe, usually only for weeks at a time, and June, July, August time frames. It is miserable, just like you say.
I had a guy from southern Georgia tell me last year the humidy was worse here. I have never been there, so can't comment.
I am just saying, that Galloways can adapt. I am by no means saying my herd developed up here could be placed down there and thrive. A few might, but I know most probably wouldn't. One would have to select cattle from a herd developed closer to that enviroment.
The same is true for the southern cattle, just like CB said.