Santa Gertrudis cattle - Wikipedia
The Santa Gertrudis is an American breed of beef cattle. It is a taurine-indicine hybrid breed, descended from both zebu and European cattle. It was bred in the early twentieth century in Texas, and received official recognition in 1940.
The Iconic Santa Gertrudis Cattle: Origins, Uses, and Pros/Cons
2023年12月30日 · Santa Gertrudis’ cattle originated on the King Ranch in Kingsville, Texas. In 1918, Captain Richard King bred a Brahman bull with Shorthorn cows in an attempt to develop a new breed of cattle well-suited for the extreme heat and humidity found along the Gulf Coast.
Santa Gertrudis Cattle: Facts, Origins & Characteristics ...
2024年2月19日 · The Santa Gertrudis cattle is a hardy and adaptable breed that would be beneficial for small-scale farmers. While the Santa Gertrudis cattle breed is not known for its high milk product, it is a good cattle to have for small-scale beef farming.
Santa Gertrudis - The Cattle Site
2022年9月29日 · The Santa Gertrudis breed of cattle, named for the Spanish land grant where Captain Richard King first established the King Ranch, were developed to thrive, prosper and gain weight on the native grasses of the South Texas brush country.
Santa Gertrudis Cattle | Oklahoma State University
Santa Gertrudis cattle, originating in Texas, are known for their high degree of heat and tick resistance, calving ease, mothering ability and abundant milk.
Santa Gertrudis Cattle Breed – Everything You Need to Know
The Santa Gertrudis cattle breed is a combination of the 3/8 Brahman and 5/8 Shorthorn. They were officially recognized by the United States Department of Agriculture in 1940 making them the first beef breed to be formed in the United States of America.
Santa Gertrudis | Beef Cattle, Red Color, Heat Tolerance ...
Santa Gertrudis, breed of beef cattle developed in the 20th century by the King Ranch in Texas. It originally resulted from crossing Brahman bulls of about seven-eighths pure breeding and purebred Shorthorn cows. Over a period of years beginning …
Breed History - Santa Gertrudis Breeders International
Santa Gertrudis cattle, named for the Spanish land grant where Captain Richard King first established the King Ranch, were developed to thrive, prosper and gain weight on the native grasses of the South Texas brush country.
Santa Gertrudis Cows: Guide, Info & Facts - CowCaretaker
2022年9月14日 · Known for their extreme hardiness and adaptability to extreme heat, Santa Gertrudis cattle thrive in both drought conditions and tropical weather. They are known as the first beef breed created in the USA and were developed in Texas.
Santa Gertrudis Cattle - TSHA
2019年2月16日 · Santa Gertrudis cattle were recognized in 1940 by the United States Department of Agriculture as an authentic and distinct breed of cattle. They were bred on the King Ranch by the Kleberg family, principally by Robert Justus Kleberg, Jr.