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History
Australian Lowline Cattle were developed from an Aberdeen Angus herd which was established at the Trangie Research Centre in 1929, they were bred to provide quality breeding stock for the NSW cattle industry.
Seed stock were purchased from Scotland, Canada, America and selected Australian Studs to form the foundation of the herd.
Australian Lowlines are of champion stock with an Australian history dating back to 1929, and beyond that in Canada, the United States, England and Scotland. They are docile, and well conformed. They offer small holders and those farmers with limited acreage available from their other activities the option of keeping docile cattle of high quality. The Scots who first developed black cattle would be as proud of the Lowlines as of any of their giant cousins. They made their first appearance at the Brisbane Royal National in 1994, and subsequently at the Sydney Royal Show in 1995, and Melbourne and Canberra Royals in 1996. They are now regular exhibits at agricultural shows around Australia.
Characteristics
The Lowline is smooth and black in colour although a little white is not uncommon. The breed is naturally polled and are of similar comformation to any British beef breed. Mature bulls measure about 110cm at the hip and mature females, 100cm.
They are free from waste, and produce high quality meat. They are free from eye cancer and they have proved adaptable to Australian conditions. They are also exceptionally docile.
Comparative
Lowline, in recent comparisons, score favourably in the efficiency of primal cut production when considering eye muscle to body weight ratio, producing nearly twice as much eye muscle as the other breeds.
Another significant attribute of the breed for the commercial beef market is the high yield percentage that Lowline provide. Figures provided by one butcher, who has been in the business for some 43 years, gave yield figures of 76.13% and 74.21% for pure-bred Lowline steers.
Distribution: The Lowline is being produced in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA.
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Articles
Could Lowline Angus Be a Good Fit for Your Acreage?
These docile cattle are predominantly black in color; however, genetic work has shown the cattle can also have red color through gene expression. Through years of selection for low growth rates, mature Lowline bulls measure 40-48 inches at the shoulder and weigh 900-1,500 pounds. Mature cows measure approximately 39 inches or less and weigh 700-1,100 pounds.
Good Fit for Many Operations
The Australian Lowline cattle have a rich history, dating back to 1929; they are also known for their good confirmation and docility. Lowline and other small cattle breeds are considered a niche product. They are very efficient on small pastures, and can maintain their condition on sparse pastures. Producers of normal sized cattle have also used Lowline bulls on their first calf heifers. This not only helps with calving ease, but also produces a smaller calf which demands less milk, giving the heifer a better chance to maintain her condition.
Generally, they are easier to handle, making them a good fit for youth, persons less experienced, or even older folks. They have started gaining popularity as 4-H projects, as younger youth can raise a smaller, easier-to- handle beef animal while gaining knowledge and confidence. Richardson County youth, Tyler Uhri, and his parents Mark and Lisa say the reason they have incorporated Lowline cattle into their herd is because their young kids needed a step up from the bucket calves they had raised. In addition, Lisa said Lowline cattle are a great stepping stone to the traditional size animal that her kids will show when they get older and their confidence and skills are higher.
In addition, there is less finished product to find freezer space for (usually around 400 pounds of meat versus 900 pounds of meat); this gives smaller families more flexibility. One added bonus that Lowline and other small cattle raisers boast about is that their cattle have large rib-eyes in relation to the rest of their body and have a dressing percent of about 60%, where normal sized cattle may have a dressing percent of 50 to 55%.
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Facts About LowLine Angus
Facts & Benefits of Low Line Angus Cattle
- The average half-blood calf weights approx. 59 pounds.
- The average three-quarter blood calf weights approx. 52 pounds.
- The average full-blood calf weighs 42 pounds.
- The average mature cow is 39 inches tall and weighs 800 pounds.
- The average mature bull is 43 inches tall and weighs 1200 pounds.
LowLine cattle are not just another novelty breed. While they are naturally quiet-tempered, easy animals to raise, they are an extremely efficient range animal that produces a high quality meat product. LowLines are also an outstanding new breed for the small acre ranch. Consider some important facts from the Australian research center
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Videos
Lowline cattle: the ultimate beef breed for smallholders.
Lowlines are the perfect beef cattle for your farm or smallholding. Docile, easy handling animals which produce fantastic beef
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2123627514523422
Lowline cattle breeders based in Monmouthshire, Wales. We run two suckler herds with two stock bulls and aim to have 30 calves a year. All pedigree Lowlines registered with the CLCA
https://www.facebook.com/Wyevale-Lowline-Cattle-104753181255321/
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Associations
Australian Lowline Cattle Association
With a pure Aberdeen Angus ancestry, the breed, Australian Lowline, is unique in the cattle world. Having proven their suitability and viability within the commercial beef sector whilst also being ideally suited to the lifestyle farmer, Australian Lowlines are the breed of choice for many! Compact beefy cattle on a moderate frame!
Bred for functionality, conformation and performance from paddock to plate, this heritage beef breed is renowned for:
- a particularly docile temperament
- producing high quality beef finished on grass
- calving ease
- high fertility
- breeding longevity
- feed efficiency
- and are polled
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