Pinzgauer Embryos for Sale from Davis Rairdan
Davis Rairdan have Pinzgauer embryos for sale from a variety
of top bloodlines.
Pinzgauer Breed Characteristics
Austrian Pinzgauers are dual purpose cattle and cows convert Alpine
pasture to milk in an efficient and productive manner. Canadian
breeders have reduced milk production to a level that optimizes
calf weaning weights without requiring assistance. As a result of
this stringent process, subtle changes in conformation began to
emerge soon after their arrival in Canada.
Fertility is the most important economic factor in any
breeding program.
Pinzgauer bulls exhibit masculine characteristics early in life,
and are fertile, aggressive breeders. Yearling bulls weigh from
1200 - 1400 pounds with scrotal circumference of 35 - 38 cm. While
on feed as yearlings, tests have identified that Pinzgauer bulls
are quick gainers with excellent feed conversion.
In spite of their aggressive breeding instincts, mature Pinzgauer
bulls usually remain docile and easy to handle throughout their
breeding careers. Again, their longevity is evident, with many
bulls continuing to breed at 10 years of age and older with no
decreases in productivity. Strong legs and hard, dark hooves carry
them through many successful working seasons. Average weight at
maturing is 2000 - 2300 pounds (900 - 1050 kg). Pinzgauer bulls
possess the two most valuable qualities in a breeding sire - high
sperm count and elevated libido. They work well in both purebred
and commercial herds, therefore Pinzgauer is a practical choice
for producing excellent replacement heifers and fast gaining market
animals.
Early maturity is also evident in the female. Average
age at puberty is between 305 and 340 days. At one year of age,
most heifers have been cycling regularly for months and are ready
to conceive early in the breeding season. The "first calf"
heifer exhibits strong mothering instincts paired with exceptional
milk production.
The female is generally easy calving, with average birth weights
of 85 pounds in heifer calves and 90 pounds for bull calves and
a general range of 80 to 100 pounds. Longevity is expected as
many cows continue calving regularly past 16 years of age, easily
raising big, strong calves. A mature Pinzgauer cow weighs from
1200 - 1500 pounds (544 - 680 kg) and weans a calf weighing 600
- 800 pounds (272 - 363 kg).
A strong mothering instinct, high milk production and
calving ease make Pinzgauer cows an efficient addition to any
herd. Careful selection for both meat and milk production has
resulted in a female that maintains herself well enough to rebreed
early in the season and produce enough milk to wean a heavy, growthy
calf. They are maternally strong, with characteristics complementary
to terminal breeds. Milk production, handling ease and longevity
make them practical in both purebred and commercial operations.
They convert grain and forage into well marbled, tasty, tender
beef.
After weaning, the cattle destined for the meat industry gain
weight rapidly by converting feed efficiently. The breed adapts
to life in the feedyard easily due to their docile nature. Minimal
days on feed and the ability to convert grain and forage into
well marbled beef is part of a the natural inheritance.
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History of Pinzgauer Cattle
Developed in Austria as a dual purpose breed, Pinzgauer
possess a combination of high milk production and excellent
fattening qualities. Alpine grazing and harsh weather conditions
generated the strong constitution, ranging ability and soundness
seen in the breed today. Pinzgauer adapt to climate changes
well, as herds thrive in Brazil as well as they do in Canada.
Unusually thick hides provide resistance to insects and
dark eye pigmentation virtually eliminates eye disease.
The Pinzgauer name stems from their origination in the Pinzgau
valley in Salzburg, Austria as descendents of the European
mountain breeds. Years of selection in the rough mountain
climate has resulted in an adaptable, hardy breed known
for its ability to produce despite environmental extremes
or quality of feed.
The first Pinzgauer were imported into Canada in 1972. In
total, there were eighty eight (88) females and twenty three
(23) live Pinzgauer bulls imported from Austria into the
Canadian Herd Book between 1972 and 1976. Of the original
23 bulls, semen still exists on the majority of them.
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