South Polls are bred to excel on a grass based grazing system. Ultrasound and actual carcass data on the South Poll tells us that they are as tender, or more tender, than straight bred English cattle.

South Polls are slick haired red or red and white. They're bred for fertility, longevity, sound udders, docility, easy fleshing on grass, easy calving, heat adapted, and tender meat. Read more about why we chose South Polls for our ranch.

2023年11月22日 · The South Poll is a composite breed created by Teddy Gentry (founding member of the country music band Alabama) starting in 1989 when he wanted cattle that would thrive in the hot, humid...

South Polls are bred to be slick-haired, small-framed cows with emphasis placed on high fertility, longevity, and calm disposition. South Polls are also bred to excel on a grass-based grazing system in the heat of the south were the bred was created.

The South Poll Breed started in the late 1980's and are a cross between Red Angus, Hereford, Senepol, and Barzona. They have been selected over the years to fit the needs of raising cattle in a grass-based system in the hot, humid Southeast US.

2024年9月4日 · The South Poll cattle breed is a composite breed developed in the southeastern United States, designed specifically for adaptability in hot, humid climates and forage-based systems. South Poll cattle have garnered attention due to their suitability for grass-fed beef production and low-maintenance requirements.

South Polls are slick-haired, small-framed cattle that weigh around 1,000 to 1,200 pounds. Defining Characteristics. South Poll cattle are bred for their fertility and their longevity. They are very heat tolerant, allowing them to finish in different types of climatic environments.

The South Poll, a maternal composite combining four maternal breeds: Angus, Hereford, Senepol, and Barzona, is a moderate framed, slick haired cow designed for hot, humid environments.

Cattle for grazing made easy. The South Poll breed was developed by Teddy Gentry in the 1980’s to be a heat tolerant, slick haired animal that can handle the heat of the south and still perform. With their small frame, they’re more efficient in transferring energy into beef, which allows farmers to run more head per acre versus larger ...

South Poll cattle, even though they were developed in the southeast part of the U.S., have proven adaptable in the Southwest and Midwest as well. There are many South Polls in Texas and there are more South Polls in Missouri than any other state.