Genetically dominate (homozygous) traits of Irish Black Cattle:
1. Dark Hides; black or occasionally red (a recessive red gene trait).
2. Moderate Framed; cows 1050-1250 lbs., bulls 1650-1950 lbs.
3. Light Birth Weights; our calves have averaged 72 lbs over five yrs.
4. Vigorous Calves: our customers report improved calf survival ratios!
5. High Fertility; 50-70 cows per single Irish Black Bull!!
6. Early Maturity; calves finish by 14 months old, see I.B. Performance.
7. High Weight Gain per day of age ratio; see Performance.
8. Excellent Rib Eye Area Scores; we provide data on every sale bull.
9. High Tenderness Scores; we provide data on every sale bull.
10. High Marbling Scores; we provide data on every sale bull.
11. Low Back Fat Scores; our yearling bulls average .14 of an in. BF.
12. Top Yield Grade Scores; consistent group performance in feedlots.
13. High Carcass Weights; excellent ADG & conversions.
14. Premium Carcass Performance; tasty and tender.
15. Longevity of Production; our bulls will perform to six plus years old.
16. Large Scrotal Measurements. Our aver. 22 month old bull = 39cm
17. Large Pelvic Measurements.
17. Large Pelvic Measurements.
18. Shorter Gestation Period; 277 days.
19. Calving Ease/Maternal Instincts; Excellent replacements!
20. High Milk Production.
21. Excellent Mothering Traits.
22. Small Teats; and no pendulous udders.
23. Penis does not hang down and drag.
24. No Brisket Problems; altitude tested genetic performance.
25. Good Minded Cattle; easy to handle and sort, no head-hunters!
22. Small Teats; and no pendulous udders.
23. Penis does not hang down and drag.
24. No Brisket Problems; altitude tested genetic performance.
25. Good Minded Cattle; easy to handle and sort, no head-hunters!
26. Ranging Cattle; these cattle take care of themselves, cows go find the best grasses and calves jump up & want to suck!
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