Lincoln Red cattle were brought to Australia as early as the 19th century. The Australian Society was established in 1971 when Australia only had a small group of purebred Lincoln Red cattle of both genders. Natural breeding, artificial insemination with foreign sires, and the addition of a grading-up program have all contributed to the expansion of this core.
Lincoln Reds are a hardy breed that matures quickly. They need little maintenance, are easy to calve, and are not susceptible to sunburn or eye cancer. The breed is pretty deep red, maybe horned or polled, and has a relatively large skeleton and a fast growth rate.
Lincoln Red Cattle Facts
Lincoln Red is deep cherry red with a pink, soft skin that is even throughout the body. The breed has a large front and muzzle, short face, and is fairly large and fast-growing. Since the 1970s, the Society has not recorded any horned Lincoln Reds; the polled genotype has been extremely productive due to the time and money savings. Because of this powerful genetic feature, many professional breeders use the Lincoln Red as a terminal sire.
The cows are rugged, calve quickly, and produce a lot of milk. This British breed is renowned for its rapid growth and early maturity, as well as its high carcass quality. It is known for its docility, milking capacity, and long life.
Lincoln Red Cattle Origin
This breed was emerged from the northeast coast of England in the county of Lincolnshire. The history of Lincolnshire cattle is little known prior to 1695, except that they are genetically related to Bos Urus cattle introduced to Britain between 449 and 660 A.D. by Scandinavian invaders.
Gervaise Markham's book 'A way to get wealth' referenced the performance of Lincolnshire cattle in 1695. To enhance acknowledgment, the breeds Cherry-red Durhams and York Shorthorns (both of intermediate size were crossed with native draught animals in the late 18th and at the beginning of the 19th centuries resulting in the breed Lincolnshire Red Shorthorn.
The first export history dates all the way back to 1893 when Professor Wallace of Edinburgh University made reference to the establishment of "The Argentine Red Lincolnshire Shorthorn Herd Book."
Lincoln Red Cattle Weight
Lincoln Reds have a large body size. They are a sizable breed. Cows typically weigh between 700 and 750 kg, while bulls weigh between 1000 and 1100 kg. They are normally polled and have a rich cherry red color. Unlike Angus or Hereford cattle, animals descended from the original bloodlines are comparable in size to the rest of the breed.
Lincoln Red Cattle Milk Capacity
Long-lived, fertile, and maternal animals. The breed produces excellent suckler cows capable of producing calves at an age of up to 14 years. Originally classified as dual purpose, the breed has been known to produce milk yields of 3600 liters per lactation, making it a very milky suckler cow. Animals are easily managed because they are submissive, polled, and have placid nature. Additionally, they are hardy and well-suited for outdoor wintering.
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