Beef Cattle breed profile
Red Devon
Also known as: North Devon
- Heritage British beef breed
- England
- medium
- Temperament: docile
- Heritage
- Conservancy: Recovering
Red Devon is one of the premier grass-finishing breeds in the U.S. — heritage genetics that excel on forage with no grain finishing. Strong fit for direct-marketed grass-fed beef programs.
Production & size
Mature size and output.
Female weight
1000–1250 lbs
Male weight
1600–2100 lbs
Daily gain
2 lbs/day
Reproductive traits
Gestation
283 days
Seasonality
year round
Maternal
excellent
Health & climate
Parasite resistance
good
Heat tolerance
good
Cold hardiness
good
Humidity tolerance
good
Common health concerns
- Slower growth than continental breeds limits commercial market fit
- Limited seedstock availability in some regions
Management requirements
Experience
beginner friendly
Housing
minimal
Fencing
standard
Feed system
pasture, hay
Market access
Commercial market
fair
Direct-market appeal
excellent
Premium potential
Yes
One of the strongest pure grass-finishing breeds — direct-marketed Red Devon beef commands premium pricing in farm-to-table channels.
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