This morning, we loaded Duke onto my brother-in-law, Jim's trailer to head off to west Texas where he'll live a life of leisure as a stud bull to a number of herds out there. Jim's friend, Robin has several hundred head of mostly Angus cattle. Duke is a Hereford. The result of the cross breeding is known as a Black Baldie.
The American Angus Association has pulled off an incredible marketing coupe with the Certified Angus Beef program that has convinced the American public that Angus beef is somehow inherently superior to beef from other cattle breeds. Since the Black Baldie puts on weight quickly and yet still qualifies as Angus, it is a very desirable mix.
I wish Duke all the best in his new life.
Addendum: Duke weighed in at 1590 pounds. No wonder it hurt when he stepped on my foot!
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