Item Description (Last Updated: Oct 13, 2023)
- Category
- Livestock
- What
- 16) Fullblood Watusi (Sell As 1)
- Breed
- Full Blood Watusi
- Registration #
- Registrations Not Updated
- Calving Date
- Cows - Spring Calvers - Not Guaranteed
- Sex
- Aged-Bulls - Bred Cows - Yearling And Younger Bulls
- Vet Service
- Dr. Becky Lundgren
16) Fullblood Watusi (Sell As 1), Selling As 1 Lot - All Cattle Included Into 1 Total Price. Lundgren's Are Offering A High Quality Set Of Watusi Genetics. All Cattle Are Held To The Watusi Breed Standard. 7 Cows (Potentially Spring Bred - Not Guaranteed). 5 Bulls (Large Range In Age, Not Guaranteed Breeders). 4 Yearling And Younger Bulls. (Age- 3 Months To 1 Year). This Group Has Been A Closed Herd, They Are Grass/pasture Fed, And All Born To This Farm. Older Bulls May Range In This Age Frame(1-(9 Year Old) 2-(3-4 Year Olds) 2- (1-2 Year Olds) Majority Will Eat Range Cubes Out Of Your Hand, While A Few Bulls Keep Their Distance. If You Have Questions Or Would Like To View The Cattle Please Reach Out To Kelly Or Garrett. Thanks!
Seller Story
It is with great sadness that Beth Lundgren is selling most of her Watusi cattle. She started raising Ankole-Watusi cattle in the 1980’s, after a family member started crossing them with dairy cattle for increased milkfat content, lowfat meat, and ease of calving. She then fell in love with them. She became very involved with promoting the breed, both within the Ankole-Watusi International Registry, at events including American Royal, Amarillo Tri-State, and Kansas State Fairs, and by responding to educational inquiries. Several of her steers over the years were placed in Zoo African exhibits, including Toledo, OH, Pottawatomie in Indiana, and Wichita, KS. This group has been a closed herd, they are grass/pasture fed, and all born to this farm. The Ankole-Watusi Breed Standard: the animal should appear elegant, well-bred, and graceful. A straight topline and a sloping rump are required; a neck hump is preferred, but not required. Cattle may be solid or spotted in color. Horns are long and symmetrical, with a base large and proportional to horn length. Lyre and circular shapes are preferable to flat. The Ankole-Watusi is medium in size, with cows weighing 900 - 1200 pounds and bulls weighing 1000 - 1600 pounds. Newborn calves weigh 30 - 50 pounds. This small birth-weight makes Ankole-Watusi bulls useful for breeding to first-calf-heifers of other breeds. During the day, calves sleep together, with an "auntie" cow for protection. At night, the herd-members sleep together, with the calves in the center of the group for protection. The horns of the adults serve as formidable weapons against any intruders. The milk is about 10 percent fat. Some dairy farmers have used crossbred Ankole-Watusi cows in their herds to boost the butter-fat levels. Because they were developed in a climate where daily temperatures may range from 20 to 120 degrees F, Ankole-Watusi tolerate temperature and weather extremes well. The large horns act as radiators; blood circulating through the horn area is cooled and then returned to the main body. This allows excess body heat to be dispersed.Disclaimer
Buyer is responsible for verifying condition, quality and welfare of animal prior to bidding. Neither BigIron nor any of BigIron’s employees or representatives are liable for any and all injury, medications or death of cattle. Livestock are accompanied by current health records. Any additional paperwork required to cross state lines will be the responsibility of the buyer. Every animal is sold as is where is. BigIron is not responsible for any statements regarding the description’s made by the seller.Location
- Location
- Kansas
- Directions
- Please pickup cattle within 7 days of the sale. Contact seller post auction.
- Loading Dock
- Yes
- Loading Assistance Notes
- Please Call At Least 24 Hours In Advance
- Loading Charge from Seller
- 0
- Requires disassembly or specialized equipment for loadout?
- No
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First 1 items close at 1:00 PM CST each 1 items following closing at 5 minute intervals there after unless time extends. Each bid during the extension period extends the auction by 5 minutes. This is an unreserved online only internet auction event. Each piece will sell without reserve to the highest bidder. To sell Equipment, Real Estate, Livestock on our next auction, Call a sales representative today, 1-800-937-3558. Please be aware of BigIron's Terms & Conditions and Bidding Increments.