The breed
Speckle Park cattle came from Canada, originally from the province of Saskatchewan. The breed is represented by a Canadian society since 1985, and was officially recognized as a purebred breed by the Canadian government in 2006. In Australia, the breed was introduced in 2009 and has been genetically improved over the last 15 years, gaining popularity among Australian farmers.
Adaptability, precocity, rusticity and docile temperament. The Speckle Park breed has numerous advantages over more established breeds in Brazil, and has already proven its hardiness in the Australian Outbacks, adaptation to warmer and colder climates, and all this with high yield, easy handling and the most premium, tender and tasty meat you've ever tasted.
The name Speckle Park comes from the skin coloration (Speckle = Spots) which are usually in black, gray and white. They usually have white lines on their backs and undersides. The head is often black or spotted. The medium-sized breed originated from several British breeds including Teeswater Shorthorn and Aberdeen Angus.
They are described as rugged and hardy. They are also extremely fertile: females mature very early and conceive easily. They have a well-developed maternal ability: they protect their offspring from predators without hesitation. Speckle Park cattle gain weight quickly, whether on pasture or grain. Its meat is praised for having excellent marbling with a low level of external layer fat. And with a unique flavor. Bred in Australia since 2007, Speckle Park is making its mark on the Australian beef industry.
The herd is currently growing rapidly in Australia and other parts of the world. The breed is now widely accepted in the commercial industry, winning awards at shows and offering a real alternative to the traditional market.
Breed differentials
- Rustic and precocious
- Fertile and medium-sized
- Proven British breed
- Feed efficiency
- High marbling index of meat
- Enhanced DNA traceability
- Meat with unique flavor, softness and texture
- Higher yield and profitability potential
Premium Meat
What makes the Speckle Park cattle breed so sought after is the superior quality of the meat and the consistency of production.
Speckle Park meat is known for its high marbling index with perfect fat cover.
Speckle Park breed cattle are docile animals and generally gentle in temperament, a great feature when working with cattle, but also to produce a softer and tastier meat.
If the potential in the Brazilian market is great, in the international market the sky is the limit. The mythical Speckle Park meat will popularize from mouth to mouth, barbecue to barbecue.
Genetics
We provide high-quality Speckle Park semen that guarantees excellent genetics and superior breeding results.
We select and develop the best Speckle Park genetics in the world to produce the best breed cattle in Brazil, highlighting their qualities and characteristics.
Semen batches offer genetic diversity from new and old donors. The selection of donor bulls is based on visual evaluation, phenotype, pedigree and performance.
All donors have DNA tests, verified father and meet MAPA registration guidelines to maintain the high quality of the breed and allow ease of registration.
The Speckle Park Brasil genetics program offers breeders:
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Selected high-quality semen
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Import programs
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Traceability and DNA tests
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Insemination available all year round
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Specialized technical advice
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Rigorous care of animal health and welfare
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Crossbreeding
The greatest benefit for buyers of Speckle Park genetics are the crossbreeding opportunities they present. Due to the breed characteristics and heterosis, Speckle Park adds substantial carcass growth and meat quality in crossbreeding with other breeds.
It reaches critical weight specifications much faster than the standard Nelore animal. With the current herd of crossbred cattle (Speckle Park and Nelore) that Speckle Park Brasil has on its farm in Goiás, the herd weight gain is 20% higher than pure Nelore.
O cruzamento do Speckle Park com raças britânicas como Angus apresentam resultado excelentes. Novilhos de Speckle Park e Angus atingem na média 600 kg aos 19 meses de idade, alimentados com capim, e bezerros atingem média de 250 kg com menos de 6 meses de idade.
