Square Meaters as purebreds and in crossbreeding operations are proving to be the key to the more efficient production of quality beef. Square Meaters sired calves require less intervention and have low birth weights (20 to 30 kgs), explosive early growth and great feed efficiency. They consistently grow into heavily muscled premium 250 to 300 kg weaners. They return more beef per hectare with hig
h yielding carcass with excellent commercial appeal, reaching domestic, restaurant and butcher trade weights at 9 - 13 months off grass. With efficient feed conversion it enables higher stocking rates. Early maturity allows heifers to be joined at around 15 months to calve down by 2 years of age. Their high fertility and ability to maintain condition allows them to return to heat quickly and continue to produce and wean a live, healthy calf every year. The Square Meaters female has a calm nature and is a highly fertile, heavy milker. Due to her compact frame and extra muscling she holds on when times are tough, and leaps ahead when feed is plentiful. Having an excellent temperament enables low stress handling to be achieved therefore giving tender meat. Square Meaters will appeal to commercial and stud breeders alike who want a truly efficient breed that has commercial viability and is easy to manage while at the same time being ideally suited to smaller properties.
