Square Meater

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The Square Meater is an Australian breed of small, polled cattle which were developed by Rick Pisaturo of Mandalong Park near Sydney in the early 1990's from a base of Murray Grey genetics. Despite their smaller stature they have excellent muscling and perform well in steer and carcass competitions.

Square Meaters are usually silver or grey in colour with a dark hooves and a dark skin that eliminates cancer eye and sunburned udders. The breed is noted for its good temperament, early maturity and easy care attributes, which makes them a popular breed of cattle for smaller farmers.

To be registered class "A", purebred Square Meater bulls must not be less than 103cm and not more than 113cm at the shoulder at 12 mths. Females must be 107cm or less at the shoulder at 12 months of age. Mature females will weigh about 450kg and be around 125cm tall.

[edit] References

• Stephens, M (et al), Handbook of Australian Livestock, Australian Meat & Livestock Export Corporation, 2000 (4th ed), ISBN 1 74036 2160

[edit] External links

• Square Meaters Cattle Association