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The Canadian Lowline Cattle Association is here to answer any of your questions with regards to Lowline Cattle as well as to support the membership of Lowline breeders in gaining exposure and acceptance in an ever changing agricultural world. Thank you for visiting our site and we hope you return when you have decided what your needs are to fulfill your Lowline raising, breeding and locker beef goals.

Buy local, support your local farmers and small home businesses and industry. These are words we are hearing more and more through the media and publications of how to help your community sustain itself in these uncertain times. Lowline cattle breeders ARE your local farmers and do need your support in spreading the word with regards to the breed and how it is the way of the future for beef raising and retail sales of a consistant product. These cattle are easy to maintain, give a greater return and can be finished on grass!

The Canadian Lowline Cattle Association inaugural meeting was held at Agribition in November 1996. The association became official in September of 1998 when Lowlines were recognized as a distinct breed with the approval of the Constitution by the Minister of Agriculture in Ottawa on September 16, 1998.

All Canadian Lowline Cattle are DNA parentage verified back to the Australian herd book.

Since 2001 all Canadian Lowline Cattle are registered through the Canadian Livestock Records Corporation at Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The CLRC keeps the data of all the registered Lowline Cattle in Canada. If you want the genealogy of a particular Lowline, you may access it through that database at www.clrc.ca.

What are Lowlines? ... Lowlines are half sized Aberdeen Angus that are perfectly proportioned, homozygous black and naturally polled. They are true miniature cattle that do not carry the Achondroplasia (dwarfism) gene. Lowlines were developed from full blood Angus cattle.

Qualities ... The Lowlines have excellent conformation and desired traits such as small size, structural correctness, fertility, early maturing, excellent muscling, and strong maternal traits. They thrive on limited feed intake and thus maximize use of ranch feed resources. They are very adaptable to a wide range of climate and weather conditions.

Calving ... Small size results in less stress for Lowline females. Lowline calves are vigorous and healthy and average 35-45 lbs. Lowline cross calves average 60-80 lbs, thus also reducing stress on any heifer of any breed.

Disposition ... Lowlines are quiet, inquisitive and gentle.

Nutritional Value of Meat ... Ideal carcass size is smaller and convenient for the home freezer or locker. Cuts are smaller, yet very flavourful and lean. Research in Australia has revealed that Lowlines have 5% more marbling than other breeds, 30% larger ribeye per 100 lbs. of body weight, and half the backfat of traditional Angus cattle.

Economics ... An excellent opportunity and time to be in on the ground floor developing and expanding the Lowline breed in North America. A cultivated market of consumers and restauranteurs have been waiting for small, thick juicy and flavourful steaks that Lowlines can provide.

Facilities Required ... Lowlines are small, docile and very easy to handle, requiring minimum handling facilities. Lowlines are well suited to small properties as well as large operations. No major livestock handling equipment is required.

Cross Breeding … Using a Lowline bull will reduce your cow size back to 1100 lbs in one cross. Smaller cows reduce your feed costs. Lowline bulls are excellent on your heifers, increasing the % of live births. Half-blood carcasses provide handy weight, high-yielding, high quality carcasses.