They are also found in hot, dry conditions of central Australia. Angus cows forage well on steep hillside country. They are hardy enough to look after their calves and still go back in calf in dry, tough years. There are no cancer eye problems with Angus or their crosses. All Round Balance One of the most important attributes of Angus is the tremendous balance of highly fertile, productive females and high quality carcases suited to a wide range of markets.
Different breeds excel in different things.
Angus are the best all rounders. They are used in crossbreeding programs for their maternal ability, their market value, their carcase quality and for their optimal growth and efficiency. 7 Large Documented Gene Pool Angus cattle are bred on every continent in the world. The large number of Angus animals provide an immense pool of available genetics that allows the breed to respond to new challenges and commercial demands. Due to the widespread use of performance recording it is possible to find Angus genetics with well documented ability across a wide range of economic traits.