What breed 2 ?

[alisonb]

Has a black hide which is very thick...

 

[holm25]

Drakenbergers?

 

[ALACOWMAN]

Naturally black?

 

[ALACOWMAN]

Drakenbergers?

Just looked them up. Looks like you nailed it...like to see a Hereford cross outa that..

 

[alisonb]

Yes, holm25, you got it . An extremely hardy breed. Noticed Australia was experimenting with crossbreeding, perhaps Redgully knows more?

Here is more info -

https://www.drakensbergers.co.za/origin.php

https://cattleinternationalseries.weebly.com/drakensberger.html

https://youtu.be/v8JIarxAPzo

https://youtu.be/WyTfkolTMDw

 

[andybob]

There are a number of fullblood herds in Australia, and interest has been expressed from the USA especially for polled Drakensbergers. Alacowman, there is at least one rancher in the USA breeding Hereford to Mashona for heat tolerant baldies, the cross will be similar, one of the bigger Drakensberger breeders on the Sanga website has crossed to several breeds in his commercial herd, I will see if he has any Hereford cross photos.

 

[ALACOWMAN]

There are a number of fullblood herds in Australia, and interest has been expressed from the USA especially for polled Drakensbergers. Alacowman, there is at least one rancher in the USA breeding Hereford to Mashona for heat tolerant baldies, the cross will be similar, one of the bigger Drakensberger breeders on the Sanga website has crossed to several breeds in his commercial herd, I will see if he has any Hereford cross photos.

Thanks, like too see em..

 

[ALACOWMAN]

https://www.facebook.com/C0WMANDIATSUPERHIGHWAYKARACHI/photos/a.10153717669894750/10157718599584750?type=3&sfns=mo Braford

 

[Redgully]

I have never heard of them but Ken may have. Seems they are establishing them on his side of the country and suited to up north in the hot areas. Sound like a very interesting breed being unrelated to any other breed. Will keep an eye on how they go.

 

[andybob]

I have never heard of them but Ken may have. Seems they are establishing them on his side of the country and suited to up north in the hot areas. Sound like a very interesting breed being unrelated to any other breed. Will keep an eye on how they go.

Waiting for a reply from my Australian contact, hereare two interesting articles, one general, and one on the first Australian herd - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/283327508_THE_DRAKENSBERGER_AS_COMPETITIVE_BREED_OF_CATTLE_IN_THE_SOUTH_AFRICAN_BEEF_INDUSTRY

https://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2010/02/10/2815597.htm

 

[alisonb]

Andybob, I came across that link (https://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/20 ... 815597.htm) when trying to see which other countries were using the Drakensberger...it was written in 2010. I could not find any follow up on it. Perhaps your Australian contact or Ken will know more.

 

[andybob]

Here is the link to the Australian Drakensberger facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/Drakensberger/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARCMicUD2JyK-ERKKrV-uVqqmWb0bf2lgDVKlIP40PqQVWSV4w8TAukEi8W44h78O_2ElADK7Uz3Pml_ I am still waiting for my contact to get back to me.

 

[gaurus]

I just don't see how they are any better than Brangus/Ultra Black :cboy:

 

[Muddy]

I just don't see how they are any better than Brangus/Ultra Black :cboy:

How so? The drakensbergers posses several advantages that Brangus and ultrablacks didn't have. One: drakensbergers have less ear than brimmers. Two: the drakensbergers appears to be well muscled than most Brangus. Three: drakensberger holds better heterosis if they are crossed to Black Angus. Four: they're perfect candidate in some areas where the heat tolerance is needed but the ears are docked. Gotta think out of the box.

 

[Red Bull Breeder]

I just don't see how they are any better than Brangus/Ultra Black :cboy:

How so? The drakensbergers posses several advantages that Brangus and ultrablacks didn't have. One: drakensbergers have less ear than brimmers. Two: the drakensbergers appears to be well muscled than most Brangus. Three: drakensberger holds better heterosis if they are crossed to Black Angus. Four: they're perfect candidate in some areas where the heat tolerance is needed but the ears are docked. Gotta think out of the box.

Or you might be better off with something thats all ready available and adjusted to the area your in. Just a thought.

 

[TennesseeTuxedo]

I just don't see how they are any better than Brangus/Ultra Black :cboy:

How so? The drakensbergers posses several advantages that Brangus and ultrablacks didn't have. One: drakensbergers have less ear than brimmers. Two: the drakensbergers appears to be well muscled than most Brangus. Three: drakensberger holds better heterosis if they are crossed to Black Angus. Four: they're perfect candidate in some areas where the heat tolerance is needed but the ears are docked. Gotta think out of the box.

Or you might be better off with something thats all ready available and adjusted to the area your in. Just a thought.

Makes sense.

 

[Muddy]

I just don't see how they are any better than Brangus/Ultra Black :cboy:

How so? The drakensbergers posses several advantages that Brangus and ultrablacks didn't have. One: drakensbergers have less ear than brimmers. Two: the drakensbergers appears to be well muscled than most Brangus. Three: drakensberger holds better heterosis if they are crossed to Black Angus. Four: they're perfect candidate in some areas where the heat tolerance is needed but the ears are docked. Gotta think out of the box.

Or you might be better off with something thats all ready available and adjusted to the area your in. Just a thought.

Cool bro ;-)