The Aberdeen Angus breed

The Aberdeen Angus breed (or Angus as it is known internationally) was developed in the early part of the 19th Century from the polled and predominantly black cattle of North east Scotland known locally as “doddies” and “hummlies”. As with other breeds of cattle and sheep in Britain, establishment followed improvements in husbandry and transport.…

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The Aberdeen Angus breed

What is special about the Aberdeen Angus breed?

They are resistant to harsh weather, undemanding, adaptable, good natured, mature extremely early and have a high carcass yield with nicely marbled meat.

What is the Angus breed known for?

Angus are moderate-sized, muscular animals, renowned as a carcase breed. They are used widely in crossbreeding to improve carcase quality and milking ability Angus is a preferred breed for the Japanese high-quality beef market because of their propensity to marble, their white fat and bright-red lean meat

What is the lifespan of an Angus cow?

Meat or beef cows live for 1.5-2 years in the commercial beef industry. However, the natural life of beef cattle is between 15-20 years.

What is the Angus breed in South Africa?

The Angus produces fine-textured beef that’s tender, juicy and full of flavour. The Angus breed is found all over South Africa, but is well represented in the Free State, KZN and the Western Cape.