South Poll Cattle

South Poll were designed to work well in the Southern climates like Oklahoma, specifically with the heat and humidity that we experience.  

South Poll cattle are a composition of Hereford, Senepol, Barzona and Red Angus.  By combining these breeds, the result was an animal that was heat tolerant and grass efficient.  

South Polls exhibit several key traits:

  • Emphasis on Fertility, Longevity, and Calm Disposition: Gentry prioritized breeding for high fertility rates, long lifespans, and a calm temperament, ensuring a productive herd over the long term. South Polls are easy to handle and manage. Ideal for ranchers seeking low-stress livestock.
  • Moderate Framed Efficiency: Their frame scores between 3-4, are key to them being able to thrive in low input grazing systems. Cows usually weigh around 1,000 to 1,100 pounds.
  • Heat Tolerance/Slick-Haired Adaptation: With slick hair coats, red hides and heat-adapted genetics, these cattle are heat-tolerant, allowing them to thrive in different Southeastern/Midwestern US regions. Even during scorching summers, they graze efficiently.
  • Maternal Traits: Cows exhibit excellent maternal instincts and are known for their great udders with moderate milking ability.
  • Efficient Grass-to-Beef/Easy Fleshing/Carcass Traits: South Polls are easy fleshing due to their moderate frame and efficient feed utilization ability. They thrive on a grass-based diet, reducing the need for supplemental feed.  They maintain condition without excessive inputs, making them valuable in grazing systems. Ultrasound and actual carcass data confirm their tenderness, comparable to or even better than straight-bred English cattle.
  • Low Input Requirements: Well-suited for sustainable, low-input grazing systems, South Polls minimize the need for supplemental feed, making them cost-effective and environmentally friendly.

Our goal is to sell animals that can thrive in the Oklahoma environment as well as the region.  Please reach out to us if you would like to learn more about South Poll cattle or come for a visit in order to see South Poll cattle in person.