The Beefmaster is a composite breed developed in the early 1930s by rancher Tom Lasater in Texas, US. It was the result of the systematic crossing of Hereford and Shorthorn cows with Brahman bulls.

“We do get calls, or inquiries on the website, mostly just about the cattle,” Tucker said. The Beefmaster breed generally comprises 50% Brahman blood and 25% each from Hereford and Shorthorn.

“If we go into some short water years again, Beefmaster cattle will do better than other cattle,” Toste said. The breed originated from a cross among Hereford and Shorthorn — 25% each ...

Summer droughts. Limited resources. Only the most resilient cattle make it through such harsh challenges. Roy Lee Criswell of Pep, New Mexico trusts Hereford-cross cattle to do it best. "These ...

Having Hereford and Hereford-cross cattle achieve an average MSA index of over 60 is a strong testament to the value of Hereford genetics in delivering desirable eating quality outcomes.

Summer droughts. Limited resources. Only the most resilient cattle make it through such harsh challenges. Roy Lee Criswell of Pep, New Mexico trusts Hereford-cross cattle to do it best. “These ...