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It is time that we establish some breed standards that all breeders may work toward
achieving. We will identify ideal markings, type, structures, frame, growth rates, mature weights,
etc., etc.
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I. BueLingo Cattle Markings and Color
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Ideal |
Acceptable |
BueLingo Identified Female |
| I. Hair Color |
Black ~ dark, rich
Red ~ deep cherry |
Black ~ light or brown tint
Red ~ lighter shades and tiger striping |
Any other color including roan & brindle |
| II. Belt |
Solid white encircle ½ to ¾ of mid section between girth & hip bone, should be symmetrical |
Narrow, wide or uneven but must encircle entire mid-section |
No belting or incomplete belt |
| III. Switch |
Solid black or red |
Light or gray hairs, not to exceed 25% |
Odd colored hairs exceeding 25% |
| IV. Feet & Legs |
Solid black or red |
Lighter or darker shades |
White markings |
| V. Skin & Muzzle |
Black ~ Black or gray
Red ~ Dark pink |
Black ~ Smokey
Red ~ Gray or Mottled |
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| VI. Teats |
Dark as other skin |
Mottled skin or light color |
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| VII. Udder & Sheath |
Dark color same as rest of body |
Light or White hair |
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| VIII. Hooves & Horns |
Black ~ black or dark gray
Red ~ dark red or gray
(Prefer Polled) |
Light color or striped |
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II. BueLingo Size and Growth Pattern |
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| GOAL: |
Produce a "Choice" market heifer or steer weighing at
least 1,100 lbs. in 18 months or less.
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A. Male
| Age |
Weight
Range (lbs.) |
Hip Height
(inches) |
Rump Width
(inches) |
Frame Score |
Scrotum Circumference
(cm.) |
| at Birth |
60 to 80 |
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| 205 Days |
500 to 700 |
46 to 47 |
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6 to 6½ |
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| 365 Days |
800 to 1000 |
51 to 52 |
22½ to 24½ |
6 to 6½ |
› 36 |
| 15 Months |
950 to 1200 |
53 to 54 |
22½ to 24½ |
6 to 6½ |
› 38 |
Mature
48 Months |
1400 to 1800 |
58 to 59 |
24 to 27 |
6 to 6½ |
› 40 |
B. Female
| Age |
Weight
Range (lbs.) |
Hip Height
(inches) |
Rump Width
(inches) |
Frame Score |
| at Birth |
50 - 75 |
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| 205 Days |
400 to 600 |
41 to 44 |
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4 to 5½ |
| 365 Days |
650 to 850 |
45 to 48 |
19 to 22 |
4 to 5½ |
| 15 Months |
750 to 1000 |
46½ to 49½ |
19½ to 22½ |
4 to 5½ |
Mature
48 Months |
1000 to 1200 |
50 to 53 |
21 to 24 |
4 to 5½ |
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