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Introducing the BueLingo Thanks for having expressed an interest in the BueLingo the BIG BEAUTIFUL BELTED BEEF BREED. These cattle exist as a response to the need of Mr. Russell Bueling and the late Mr. Alfred Ostrum to have their cattle efficiently produce good-tasting beef as demanded by an increasingly competitive beef market. Mr. Bueling, who began farming in 1949, quickly identified the characteristics of a beef animal which were needed to create "the ideal beef factory". The BueLingo breed embodies Mr. Bueling's insights. Collaborating with Mr. Ostrum, his business associate, and with the assistance of Mr. Russ Danielson, Professor of Animal Science at North Dakota State University, Mr. Bueling's dream about "the ideal beef factory" has become a reality the BueLingo breed. The development of the BueLingo was dictated by good management practice based on anticipated demands of an evolving market. The pre-eminent issues of fertility, desirable and consistent calving weights, vigorous calves with rapid maturation rates, excellent maternal instincts, and "management friendly" dispositions were the cornerstones of the breed's development. Durable frames of moderate size, weaning weights equal to fifty percent the weight of the dam, great carcass quality, and range resourcefulness sought by thoughtful beef producers are the hallmarks of the breed. Bulls with efficient breeding habits and strong libido complement the characteristics of the BueLingo females. The BueLingo is a composite breed, though not a specific "per cent" mix as are the Brangus and Santa Gertrudis. Nor are the BueLingo the result of serial event breedings as are the Murray Grey. The distinctive belt is largely derived from the Dutch Belt dairy cattle. The early BueLingo borrowed genetics from the Scotch Highland, the Belted Galloway, the Angus, the Limousin, and the Shorthorn cattle. The prominent early influence of the Angus, Limousin, and Shorthorn persists among the current examples of the breed. The early availability of breeding males, coupled with the recognition by breeders of the value offered by the breed, has fostered an exuberant, extensive "breeding up" experience. While the belt is a magnificent marketing device, it is the performance of these animals in efficient production of "good tasting beef" which has fostered great interest in the breed. The BueLingo is a moderate breed with a desired frame size between five and six. The preferred adult female weighs between 1,000 and 1,200 pounds and has a hip height of 53-55 inches. The preferred adult male weighs between 1,800 and 2,000 pounds with a hip height of 58-60 inches. Birth weights typically vary between 65-80 pounds. Feed conversion ratios are usually less than six with daily gains in the 3.5 lbs. per day range (on 12% protein rations, with free choice hay). At the completion of the feed test, yearling bulls typically have less than 0.3 in. back fat; rib eye area index in these animals is usually greater than one. Modest marbling has been accompanied by excellent taste. More polled animals are calved each year. These animals enhance one's good management skills. The BueLingo are gorgeous in pasture. In a different sense, the beef production performance of the BueLingo is gorgeous. These cattle are designed to help each producer grow more pounds of useful beef per acre beef which tastes great. The BueLingo were conceived as facilitators of good beef production management practices. On behalf of the other members of the BueLingo Cattle Society, it my pleasure to share with you the enclosed information about our cattle. Each member of the society would welcome the opportunity to show their cattle, answer your questions, and share with you their experience with these cattle. It is most gratifying that these animals satisfy one's eye with their appearance and satisfy one's economic and production goals with their performance! These cattle make us BULLISH ON BUELINGO! [return to Past Past Articles] |
