Contact Information

Dr. Tony Pescatore, Ph.D.
Interim Department Chair

900 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

+1 (859) 257-2686

Beef Cattle Discovery - Breeds - Red Angus

Beef Cattle Discovery - Breeds - Red Angus

Beef Cattle Discovery - Breeds - Red Angus


Red Angus

  • Origin - British Isles
  • Color - Red to reddish brown.
  • Other Descriptors - Polled (hornless), moderate frame size, small upturned ears, and refined head (same as Angus except for color).
  • Important Traits - Excellent meat quality (nicely marbled), calving ease, and hardy.
Red Angus - bull
Red Angus - bull

 

Red Angus - cow
Red Angus - cow

 

Contact Information

Dr. Tony Pescatore, Ph.D.
Interim Department Chair

900 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

+1 (859) 257-2686