Lowline cattle

[doulanobles]

Saw some at our county fair and it their info card read like a dexter description. Anybody raise these and what can you tell me about them? I'm planning on a small herd ( 6 animals max). Thanks!

[unioncreek]

To me Lowline cattle are what was raised in the 50's and 60's. Otherwise their not any different the regular cattle.

Bobg

[genebo]

Lowline Angus cattle are pure Angus. They were selected for their small size, then bred for smaller size until the current size was reached. This is the size that the Aberdeen Angus cattle of the 50's were and is about the same size as Dexter cattle.

They are as much like Dexters as any other British breed is. That is to say that they have a lot in common. It's the differences that matter. The main differences that I know of between Dexters and Lowlines is: Dexters are more known for their milking ability, their extreme gentle nature, and their tendency to be browsers more than grazers.

Lowlines are a beef breed. Dexters are a dual purpose breed. Milk and beef.

Dexters are also used as oxen. I suppose that Lowlines can be, too.

Both breeds are kept as pets.

I raise Dexters. My next door neighbor has Lowlines.

Genebo
Paradise Farm

[DJ in WA]

Be prepared to spend lots of money for purebreds - can be three to four thousand each. Pretty pricey on a per pound basis.

If you're not into milking, they are more beefy than dexters. Another advantage is lack of horns. If you shop the internet, you'll find different sizes - some bulls under 40 inches, some near 50.

Some get into them with crossbreeding and breeding up to near fullblood. Less money up front than buying cows and a bull. AI is cheap compared to buying and maintaining bulls.

I have a lowline/Jersey cross cow as dual purpose, which works better than the dexter I had.