Smaller size and weight, naturally lacking horns, docility, and ease of birthing are hallmarks of the American Aberdeen breed (also known as Lowline Angus). Smaller animals mean less stress on fences and less damage to pastures. They are easy to handle, and some owners are able to give vaccinations without using a chute or restraint. The same traits that make them ideal for those with no prior cattle experience make them perfect for 4-H projects. Children can more easily manage smaller, lighter American Aberdeens.
Typical Lowline Weight & Size
Calf at Birth: 30-45 lbs.Mature Cow: 700-1100 lbs. | 38-46" tallMature Bull: 900-1500 lbs. | 40-48" tall
Lower birthweights mean an American Aberdeen bull might be the ideal sire for a commercial heifer's first calf, resulting in an easier birth and angus beef.
More Meat Per Acre
American Aberdeen cattle consume about 1/3 the amount of feed as a full-sized animal, gaining weight and finishing earlier with very little cost. They do not need grain to reach full maturity. Where you would normally stock 6 Angus cows you can run 10 of this smaller breed, and you can expect more pounds of meat per acre than with standard size breeds.
