| Angus, Lowlines, and Grassfed Beef |
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| What is a Lowline? Lowline Cattle have been in the USA less than 10 years. They are a product of a 30 year research project on the effect of growth rate selection on herd profitability. The New South Wales Dept. of Agriculture at the Trangie Research Centre in Australia conducted the project. All Lowlines descended from totally Angus based genetics consisting of 42 animals acquired by Trangie during the period from 1929 to 1964. The Angus herd foundation stock were obtained from Canada, USA, Scotland and Australia, and their ancestry can be traced. Trangie staff chose one herd selected for high yearling growth rates and another selected for low yearling growth rates, with a randomly selected control group. They dubbed the herds High Line, Low Line and Control Line. From 1974, the Low Line herd remained closed, with all the replacement bulls and heifers selected from within the line. The study showed that, although some individuals were exceptions, for the most part, High Lines and Low Lines' efficiency as protein converters were much the same . From 1974 to 1993, the Lowline breed was developed. After 15 years of selective breeding, the Low Line herd had stabilized at about 30 percent smaller than the High Line cattle. The bulls were maturing at about 43 inches, and the cows at about 39 inches or less, against 59 inches for standard Angus bulls (High Line), and close to the same height for standard Angus cows. On October 30, 1993, the New South Wales Dept. of Agriculture conducted a complete dispersal sale. The offering consisted of 22 bulls, 44 cows, 52 heifers, and 29 Lowline calves. These animals were bred for feeding EFFICIENCY, PRIME BEEF qualities, and to maintain the potential of their ANGUS ancestors. Tom Gunderson bought the bull, Quartermaster, in Australia in 1996, and brought some of the first Lowlines to the US, and so began the American Lowline saga... 'Cross Creek Farms purchased our Lowline nucleus herd from Tom Gunderson, dba Dakota Classic Beef. We are proud to take part in the propagation of these great little cattle. Everything they say about them is true. They are so, very easy. |
| CC JEWEL ~ Fullblood Lowline Heifer Calf Sired by JR |
Big News! Two years production of grass finished steers 83% Graded Choice, all Yield Grade 1's & 2's Our customers are satisfied! "It's Really Good!" |
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| CC HI ELBA ~ at age 15, 3rd generation matriarch, dam of Sounder and Hi Hope, maternal sister to Entense Elba |
| "Increasing the protein content of the diet to 25-30% energy from 12-15% (which is typical for western diet), at the expense of high carbohydrate and 25-30% energy from fat induced weight loss, primarily targeting body fats, while preserving lean body mass. Furthermore, high protein diets improved insulin sensitivity, glucose control and coronary heart disease risk factors." 2005 Indiana Dietetic Association |
| " "Data shows docile calves are worth $62 a head more than aggressive calves. Poor disposition in cattle can reduce their chances of grading Prime and premium choice by 50%... Percentage of Prime and premium choice was reduced by half when comparing aggressive to docile calves." Data came from a 4 year study of more than 13,000 calves from 12 states... Darrell Busby, Iowa State University Extension animal scientist |
Remember how beef used to taste--before the era of the feedlot? Lowline grass-fed beef is a step back in time because it has the old-fashioned flavor and nutritional advantages of real beef. Better flavor makes dining more enjoyable. Grass fed has 50% less saturated fat. Grass finish drastically raises vitamin levels and fatty acid profiles--up to 400%. Better nutrition improves health and fitness, increases self esteem, peace of mind, and quality of life. |
CLA ~ CONJUGATED LINOLEIC ACID, an essential fatty acid :
These health claims sound almost too good to be true, yet the scientific evidence is overwhelming. Our body is not capable of producing significant quantities of CLA on its own, so we must get it from our diets. With the changes in our dietary preferences, CLA levels have dropped off dramatically. As a result, the incidence of obesity and other health problems has steadily increased. CLA is found in beef, lamb, turkey, and some milk products. Compared to grain-fed beef, grass-fed beef has 4 times the levels of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), more Beta Carotene, more Omega 3 fatty acids, more Vitamins A and E, and lower levels of saturated fats. In fact, the more grain is fed, the lower the CLA... CLA is essential to good health. This and the added nutrients from grassfed beef will be a plus for your overall health. |
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This is not the greatest photo, but it was one of my greatest honors. In April 2006, while attending the Angus show at the Sydney Royal in Australia, I was asked to place the ribbons on this class, places 1-4. This heifer, by BR New Design 036, was the Junior Champion Female and the Reserve Grand Champion Angus Female. |
CC HI HOPE ~ Dynamite cow, Hank daughter and maternal sister to Sounder, Halfblood Lowline bred to Doc Holliday, with 3/4 blood bull calf by JR-- |
| ~LOWLINE ANGUS CATTLE~ Provide all these advantages...
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SOUNDER ~ 'CROSS CREEK ANGUS HERD SIRE Son of Hi Elba of 4th generation at 'Cross Creek |
CC ENTENSE ELBA 801 ~ by Sitz Traveler 9929, registered Angus cow, maternal sister to the dam of Sounder |