Angus

When Was Angus Imported?

The First Angus in America When George Grant transported four Angus bulls from Scotland to the middle of the Kansas Prairie in 1873, they were part of the Scotsman’s dream to found a colony of wealthy, stock-raising Britishers. Where did Angus originally come from? The Angus has its roots in 12th Century Scotland, where the …

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Is Angus A Composite Breed?

The term “composite” as used in beef cattle breeding refers to crossbred cattle that result from the mating of crossbred bulls to crossbred females to form a new line or population. Some breeds of cattle such as Brangus (3/8 Brahma:5/8 Angus) are a composite. What is an example of a composite breed? Composite Breeds Examples …

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