Region × species fit

Beef Cattle breeds for the Deep South.

Humid subtropical with very long growing seasons, hot summers, and short mild winters. Heat tolerance and disease resistance dominate variety selection. Below are beef cattle breeds rated for fit in this region.

4 states
230-day season
48–60" rain/yr

Breed fit ratings

Brangus
excellent fit
Brangus combines Brahman heat tolerance with Angus market access — the dominant Bos indicus-influenced breed across Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina.
Forage: excellent · Climate: Heat-tolerant for Deep South humid summers; better cold tolerance than pure Brah…
commercial production

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