The breed has been developed to improve
the fertility of Bos indicus breeds while retaining the characteristics
of heat and tick tolerance. Their performance has been proven in comparison
trials on research stations in Australia and Africa.
The Belmont Red has exhibited higher
fertility than pure Bos indicus breeds and better than most other
Bos indicus X Bos taurus crosses. Their docile nature and good performance
have been recognized by Pacific Islands and the Philippines where
improvement in livestock population is carefully monitored.
Heat tolerance has remained remarkable
good and tick resistance, while lower than that in pure Bos indicus,
is still high.
The performance of all bulls registered
by the Belmont Red Association is recorded and this information is
available.
References:
Handbook of Australian Livestock, Australian
Meat & Livestock Corporation,1989, 3rd Edition
Photographs:
Handbook of Australian Livestock, Australian
Meat & Livestock Corporation,1989, 3rd Edition
