There is increasing evidence that temperament is not only advantageous for animal and people safety , but also for meat quality. Read more below.
Improving temperament: effects on productivity and meat quality, – FutureBeef December 2019
Belmont Reds are renowned for their docile nature and easy handling and management.
Beef CRC research found favourable relationships between temperament and meat quality, feedlot performance, ease of transport and some reproductive traits.
Research consistently shows that temperament is moderately to highly heritable, meaning selection to improve the temperament of progeny will be effective.

