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South Poll
Origin
United States
Type
Beef
Size
Medium
Weight
1,000–1,800 lbs
Color
Red, often with white markings
Temperament
Docile
About South Poll
South Poll cattle were developed in the 1990s by Teddy Gentry — bassist of the country band Alabama — on his Fort Payne, Alabama ranch by combining Red Angus, Hereford, Senepol, and Barzona genetics. The goal was a slick-haired, heat-tolerant cow that stays fat on grass alone, and the result has become a darling of the regenerative grazing movement. South Polls are known for moderate frame size, exceptional udders and maternal ability, longevity on fescue pastures, and a disposition gentle enough for intensive rotational grazing systems.
Key Traits
- ✓Heat tolerant slick coat
- ✓Excels on grass alone
- ✓Regenerative grazing favorite
- ✓Strong maternal traits
- ✓Gentle disposition