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<blockquote data-quote="Busterz" data-source="post: 641610" data-attributes="member: 7999"><p>Intersting situation presented here. </p><p></p><p>I'm not sure how much valuable information on breeds we can actually provide and most of the breeds we have came from europe buthave been "amercanized" and now there are differences, some moreso than others. </p><p></p><p>Rather than specific breeds (I think you would probably be okay with any of the breeds if you find the right cattle) I suggest you find cattle that have been conditioned to high or higher altitudes and have been handled by hand. Here we have cattle that are tended by horseback or atv's or rarely handled at all. If you could find some cattle that have been tended by foot I think they would be fairly docile. Find cattle that have natural calving ease and try to verify it if you can. </p><p></p><p>As far as breeds, angus have adapted to about every environment in the US. Same for Limousins (there are a good number of limi's in colorado). Herefords are also popular in the mountain states. Braunvieh is a Swiss breed that should be adaptible to altitude and have a good reputation for handling and maternal ability. </p><p></p><p>As for grass feeding, try checking The Stockman Grass Farmer publication. They will have information on breeds and fencing and grass feeding and finishing.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Busterz, post: 641610, member: 7999"] Intersting situation presented here. I'm not sure how much valuable information on breeds we can actually provide and most of the breeds we have came from europe buthave been "amercanized" and now there are differences, some moreso than others. Rather than specific breeds (I think you would probably be okay with any of the breeds if you find the right cattle) I suggest you find cattle that have been conditioned to high or higher altitudes and have been handled by hand. Here we have cattle that are tended by horseback or atv's or rarely handled at all. If you could find some cattle that have been tended by foot I think they would be fairly docile. Find cattle that have natural calving ease and try to verify it if you can. As far as breeds, angus have adapted to about every environment in the US. Same for Limousins (there are a good number of limi's in colorado). Herefords are also popular in the mountain states. Braunvieh is a Swiss breed that should be adaptible to altitude and have a good reputation for handling and maternal ability. As for grass feeding, try checking The Stockman Grass Farmer publication. They will have information on breeds and fencing and grass feeding and finishing. [/QUOTE]
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