What is a MaineTainer cattle?

MaineTainer cattle are all registered Maine-Anjou, from one-quarter- to five-eighths-blood. Beginning with the National Junior Maine-Anjou Show in June, 2003, MaineTainer cattle will be shown separately from high-percentage Maine-Anjou.

How do I register Angus Maine?

One can submit a new membership online from our website at www.maine-anjou.org by clicking on “Member Services”. Once your account has been activated, you may pay your annual dues by logging into your online account. Please note we do mail a dues reminder card in October of each year.

What makes a Maine Angus?

Maine Angus refers to cattle with the following characteristics: • The animal will have between 3/8 Maine-Anjou to 5/8 Maine-Anjou blood and have between 3/8 registered Angus to 5/8 registered Angus and/or registered Red Angus blood. Both parents must be registered at the AMAA, AAA or RAAA to confirm lineage.

What is the Maine-Anjou used for?

Breeders of the cattle were mostly small farmers whose goal was to maximize income from their small area of land. For this reason, the Maine-Anjou evolved as a dual-purpose breed, with the cows used for milk production and the bull calves fed for market.

Are Angus polled or horned?

Aberdeen Angus cattle are naturally polled and can be black or red in colour although black is the dominant colour, white may occasionally appear on the udder.

What color is Maine-Anjou?

The Maine-Anjou is one of the larger breeds developed in France, with mature bulls weighing from 2,200 to 3,100 pounds on the average. Mature cows will range from 1,500 to 1,900. The coloring is very dark red with white markings on the head, belly, rear legs and tail. White on other parts of the body is also common.

Is Maine-Anjou purebred?

Purebred – refers to animals that are less than 100% Maine-Anjou, they contain other breeds in their pedigrees. No matter how far back, this animal will always be considered a percentage animal.