which beef breed

dar31

tedandbetty wrote: »

a friend of mine has a couple of acres and he wants to get a couple of suckler cows, as these will be the only ones he will have he wants someting "special" ie something he can be proud of and will look nice around his house.
i suggested that he get a couple of pedigree in calf heifers and go from there.
he loved that idea. as he has housing he can winter them no problem.

we are looking at different breeds at the moment but we are wondering what people would recommend.

requirement are something liek this.

a beef breed
demand for off spring (bulls and heifers)
quite/doscile breed
looks "good" in the field
easy calving

your comment would be appreciated

there is very little mention in op of making a few quid,
mainly wants some thing in the feild to make use of the ground and look well.
if he wants to make a few pound from a couple of acres, let it to the neighbor, take the cash, go to the pub and support the rural economy:D
as for something to be proud of and look good beside the house, any breed will do( as long as they are not black and whites x's), as they will be well looked after(pets) and always look good. in my oppinion belted galloways, then every one to them selves
check them out http://belted-galloways.com/

leg wax

dar31 wrote: »

there is very little mention in op of making a few quid,
mainly wants some thing in the feild to make use of the ground and look well.
if he wants to make a few pound from a couple of acres, let it to the neighbor, take the cash, go to the pub and support the rural economy:D
as for something to be proud of and look good beside the house, any breed will do( as long as they are not black and whites x's), as they will be well looked after(pets) and always look good. in my oppinion belted galloways, then every one to them selves
check them out http://belted-galloways.com/

demand for bulls and heifers = money

sculptor

As with our language, music, sports etc, it seems our own is not good enough.
If you want something to catch the eye you cant beat the Irish Moiled, for something hardy to give you the best beef for least input Dexter, for the best milk at least input one of the oldest breeds in europe the Kerry.
Our ancestors were not stupid.

tedandbetty

thanks for all your dfiierent views guys.
after considering all things we have deceieded to go with Hereford and Angus as they can be some of the easiest cattle to keep.
we plan to cross then with a continental type bull next year which should produce some nice calves in time.
the older more traditional breeds are interesting but as the number are low in this case we do not want to get something that there is little or no demand for. not that we expect to make much but at least they should cover themselves and with a bit of luck a bit with it.

jimini0

hi everyone im a huge fan of the belted galloway does anyone know of farm where i could purchase a heifer? i have searched all the marts in mayo and asked nearly every farmer and still no joy.so if ye know or hear about anyone selling im very very interested...

massey 133

i think limousins are by far the best. they are hardy, are large and the cows are excellent mothers which have plenty of milk.

jimini0

thanks massey i dont have the land suitable for them but from my research our land is ideal for the galloways so thats why im lookin for them well one to start off with and see how things go from there

yessam

jimini0 wrote: »

hi everyone im a huge fan of the belted galloway does anyone know of farm where i could purchase a heifer? i have searched all the marts in mayo and asked nearly every farmer and still no joy.so if ye know or hear about anyone selling im very very interested...

There is a heard of belted galloways on a farm close to Athenry. I dont know his name but he had lovely stock. I presume if you contacted the mart or teagasc in Athenry - someone would know who he is. I know he was on the Monivea side of Athenry, a few mile out from the town.

robototitico

Here is one you could contact

http://www.farmads.ie/animals/cattle/347_belted_galloway

Can I recommend you place a wanted ad on Farm Ads ? Never know who would see it.

robototitico

And a couple more

http://www.gallowaycattlesociety.co.uk/

http://belted-galloways.com/

jimini0

thanks everyone for your help ill get onto it straight away ill let ye know how i get on