Santa Gertrudis cattle were developed to thrive in Australia’s toughest conditions, delivering higher production even in harsh environments. As one of the nation’s leading breeds, they excel in crossbreeding, weight-for-age growth, food conversion efficiency, and daily weight gain.
The Santa Gertrudis Breeders’ (Australia) Association champions the breed’s strengths, promoting its benefits while upholding and advancing the elite standards defined by our classification system.
Mature bulls weigh from 900 kg. Mature cows weigh 630-725 kg
Adapt easily and quickly to a wide range of climatic conditions.
Good foragers and exceptional longevity.
Easy and strong calves, and high resistance to many common issues.
High quality milk and excellent maternal instinct.
Consistently high weight gains either on pasture or feedlot.
Large mature size and high yielding carcass.
acceptable under the Standard of Excellence either horned or polled.
Mothering instinct means a few cows tend multiple calves while the others graze.
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