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Square Meater cattle
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Square Meater cattle

Place of Origin Australia
Origin The Square Meater is an Australian breed of medium framed cattle which were developed by Rick Pisaturo of Mandalong Park near Sydney, New South Wales in the early 1990s from a base of Murray Grey genetics. Despite their stature they have excellent muscling and perform well in steer and carcass competitions.
Purpose Beef production.
Appearance Square Meaters are usually silver or grey in colour with dark hooves and a dark skin that reduces the chance of eye cancer and sunburned udders .To be registered class "A", purebred Square Meater bulls must not be less than 103 cm and not more than 113 cm at the shoulder at 12 months of age. Females must be 107 cm or less at the shoulder at 12 months of age. Mature females will be around 125 cm tall.
Horns Polled (hornless)
Cows Average Weight 450 kg (992 lbs.)
Other Considerations The breed is noted for its good temperament, early maturity and easy-care attributes, which makes them a popular breed of cattle for smaller farms.
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