6. British White have a high degree of heat tolerance and frequently sit or lie in the sun whilst other cattle seek a shady position. Their ability to withstand above average heat points to the breed being ideally suited to Australian climatic conditions, particularly over northern cattle breeding regions.

7. The strong black hooves hold their shape and housed stock seldom if ever require hoof paring: likewise an absence of hoof problems in the field. The breed is also known for its free movement and walking ability.

8. A healthy breed, having resistance to tuberculosis and viral pneumonia, No apparent tendencies to arthritis (UK) and a low incidence of calving difficulties.

9. Excellent foragers with an ability to convert lower grade pasture to maintain body weight and rear calves. Recent bull trials in Britain and steer trials in the USA show the British White holding their own against other breeds and in most instance have been ahead in weight gains and feed conversion ratios. Low back fat measurements combine with high quality fleshing is the feature required by cattle breeders, butchers and consumers. The breed meets these requirements.

10. The British White is prepotent in a number of areas, one being the colour marking ability. A high incidence of true colour occurs in cattle with less than 25% of British White blood. This characteristic is of great benefit in regions where cattlemen prefer white haired stock for sun reflection with the added advantage of the pigmentation.

11. Longevity is a feature of the breed combined with excellent breeding records. The incidence of twins being one of the extra benefits. Various government and private bodies have sort to increase twinning rates in different breeds of cattle with mixed success. The British White is one of the few breeds in the world having a natural high percentage of twins per herd average.

12. Good temperament and showing a high degree of intelligence, British White in general are excellent to handle in the field or yards and at close quarters. Breeders wishing to prepare stock for shows will appreciate these attributes when feeding and handling under stall conditions.

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