The Jersey is small sized, weighs about 360 to 540 kg, however, the breed is big economy-wise. Thanks to their light structure, they need less maintenance feed and are strong grazers. In addition they are very prolific and calve out extremely easily, which makes them very suitable for cross-breeding. But more than anything the Jersey is a superb fat producer. Contents of 6% fat and 4% protein are the rule rather than the exception. They supply the unique kind of milk that is being used in many a local produce.

The size, length and elegance of the Blonde d’Aquitaine do appeal to many a beef cattle lover. They have a quiet temperament, good fertility and can reach a high age. With their enormous bodies (suckler dams can weigh up to 1000 kg) they also supply many kilos of high quality meat. The Blonde is still quite a young breed that is gaining popularity all over the world.

Boer goats commonly have white bodies and distinctive brown heads. Some Boer goats can be completely brown or white or paint, which means large spots of a different color are on their bodies. Like the Nubian goat, they possess long, pendulous ears. They are noted for being docile, fast-growing, and having high fertility rates. The primary market for slaughter goats is a 22–36 kg (49–79 lb) kid; kids should reach marketable size at weaning age. The kid of a proven fast-growing sire might weigh 36 kg (79 lb) at 90 days, while the kid of a poor-quality sire might weigh only 15 kg (33 lb) at 90 days. An average-quality buck will initially be less expensive to purchase, but it can significantly undermine an operation’s long-term profitability.

Among the beef breeds the Limousin is a pure suckler. Fertility and easy calving are good mothering properties which they combine with good food conversion. Popular as grazers in nature reserves, the spirited reddish-brown Limousins also supply a wonderful, lean piece of high-quality meat with hardly any fat