So, I'm in to this "off" breed of cattle called Aubrac. (pronounced oh-brak)
The longer that I am around the breed, the more I think that they have a whole lot to offer the club calf industry. I think they could free up movement of many of our bloodlines as well as help with maternal characteristics without sacrificing muscle shape or pattern.
Now, I may be crazy but I wanted to attach some pictures and gather opinions from the astute cattle people of SP.
DISCLOSURE: these pictures are of ordinary Aubrac cattle. They are not the hairiest or biggest boned of cattle, but that's not what they are bred for either. They are just funny colored, efficient, heavy muscled, good doing cattle that move with the ease of a cat. Some bloodlines are harrier than others, but I think they might have a place in the- dare I say it- 'slick sheared world'. Nonetheless, I am by no means suggesting that fullblood Aubracs will ever dominate the show ring, but I am optimistic that a low percentage of Aubrac blood could do the clubby business some much needed good.
The longer that I am around the breed, the more I think that they have a whole lot to offer the club calf industry. I think they could free up movement of many of our bloodlines as well as help with maternal characteristics without sacrificing muscle shape or pattern.
Now, I may be crazy but I wanted to attach some pictures and gather opinions from the astute cattle people of SP.
DISCLOSURE: these pictures are of ordinary Aubrac cattle. They are not the hairiest or biggest boned of cattle, but that's not what they are bred for either. They are just funny colored, efficient, heavy muscled, good doing cattle that move with the ease of a cat. Some bloodlines are harrier than others, but I think they might have a place in the- dare I say it- 'slick sheared world'. Nonetheless, I am by no means suggesting that fullblood Aubracs will ever dominate the show ring, but I am optimistic that a low percentage of Aubrac blood could do the clubby business some much needed good.