British White Cattle are becoming the breed of choice for many of today's progressive cattle farmers. British Whites have elevated themselves above the old accepted idea that they were mainly just a status symbol of medieval Britain. The modern breed of British White Cattle has many qualities and traits that elevate them above many other beef cattle breeds.



In today's market the British White Cattle are being selected for a high quality beef breed due to their excellent feed to weight ratio and superior carcass and meat producing ability. They have always been known for their quality meat producing ability and excellent milking trait.

British White Cattle are a white breed with black ears, eyes, nose and hooves. They are extremely good at passing these color traits on to their offspring. It is not at all unusual for a solid black animal to produce a half blood British White with the standard British White color markings. These traits lend themselves to making an ideal choice for any size farm or ranch. They are easy to look at, easy to handle and profitable.

Do you prefer a polled breed of cattle? British White Cattle are naturally polled and this one trait sets them apart from many other breeds. Cattle without horns (polled) are less dangerous around people and easier to handle. Commercial cattle buyers seem to always prefer polled cattle.

Everyone is wanting a gentle breed of cattle and this is where British White Cattle are at the very top. Breeders who own them will tell you there are none better. A gentle or docile animal will always out perform a wild and high headed one in any situation you place them in. British White Cattle are good to adapt to whatever environment you have for them.

They possess fertility and ease in calving. The British White Cattle may possibly be the most fertile of all beef breeds. Hence they prove quite profitable and beneficial to livestock producers. British Whites are reputed for their calving ease. They have the excellent trait of producing a calf on a regular basis.

Well hung udders with small teats that point to the ground and hold their shape is common among British White Cattle. The cows have the ability to produce plenty of rich milk for their calf. The calves will grow off good and have excellent gains from their mother's milk and pasture grass. A herd of British White Cattle will take care of themselves. They practice kind of a rotating nursery system. This is where one mother will act as a guard cow and will rotate with other cows in protecting the calves so the rest of the herd can graze. They have a built in instinct where the whole herd protects against predator.

Excellent meat is produced by British White cattle. There is very little interior fat within the product but it is adequately marbled. You will find the meat to be very tender and tasty. The hanging carcass of British White cattle is normally expected to be in the 60% range or a little more. They are a high dressing and quality grading animal.

The cattle are efficient and trouble free. British white cattle efficiently convert feed into pounds of gain or maintenance. The British White breed is naturally resistant to many diseases like tuberculosis and viral pneumonia. The black ears, eyes, nose, teats and hooves reduce or eliminate pinkeye, cancer of the eye and feet problems. It is very tolerant to heat or cold and this helps them to grow even in harsh climatic conditions.

The longevity of a cattle herd is tied directly to their profitability. A cow that is able to thrive for many years and raise a good calf each 12 months is always the most favored. British White Cattle are very good at living to a ripe old age with many surpassing 20 years.

A British White Bull is very hard to beat in a crossbreeding program. If you are wanting to follow the experts recommendation and keep your herd half British and have a preference to white he is the bull for you. He will instill easy calving into your herd and the calves will have lots of grow in them. British Whites are know to have strong genetic traits and the ability to pass them on to their calves.