Red Angus (Goat) — FarmPal

Outstanding beef quality with natural polling (no horns), excellent maternal traits, and adaptability. The most practical heritage-leaning breed for serious direct-market beef.

Origin
Scotland
Conservation Status
common

Traits

1000-1800 lbs
Naturally polled
Excellent marbling
Good mothers
Heat tolerant
Docile

✓ Pros

  • •Superior marbling and beef quality
  • •No horns safer handling
  • •Excellent mothers with high milk
  • •Widely available breeding stock
  • •Adaptable to most climates

✗ Cons

  • •Full-size need more land than minis
  • •Common enough to not command heritage premium
  • •Can get too fat on rich pasture

Housing Requirements

Space
1-2 acres per cow-calf pair on managed pasture. Dexters: 2-3 per acre.
Fencing
High-tensile electric (3-5 strand), portable polywire for rotational paddocks. Perimeter: woven wire or board fencing.