ROMAGNOLA ROMAGNOLA: The breed is well known for its relatively small calves and its ability to walk vast distances. PHOTO: Jamie Brown
Brahmagnola bull
changing conditions without the need to trade off performance for quality. Mated to British bred cows, Romagnola bulls not only generate maximum growth and higher yielding carcasses but have already proven to do so without any adverse effect on marbling. "Australian beef producers are recognising the Romagnola for it’s ability to adapt and thrive in all environments, with superior fertility and maternal function and to produce beef with excellent eating quality characteristics." Romagnola cattle are found in all states of Australia, they are primarily used in cross breeding programs to produce superior animals for all modern beef markets.
THE CROSS
Brahmagnola The Brahmagnola has been developed due to strong demand for an animal which exhibits the muscularity, fertility and constitution of the Romagnola with the adaptation of the Brahman.
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In addition, Italian breeders and researchers have focused strongly on improving the eating quality of the end product to satisfy their discerning customers. At present most of our markets do not pay a premium for quality criteria such as tenderness and marbling. Under these circumstances high growth rate and high yield are the most important production traits. However, interest in the eating quality of beef is increasing and more markets are incorporating quality criteria in their specifications, such as in the MSA system. The Romagnola is one breed that can be used to meet these
Romangus steer
R Romangus The progeny of a combination of a registered Romagnola bull or cow with an identified Angus animal can be identified as Romangus. Page 77