Uses
Like many other traditional breeds, the British White was formerly a dual-purpose animal, producing both beef and milk, but the modern focus for the breed is for beef production. Beef animals are normally reared wholly or mainly on grass pasture. The dual-purpose heritage means that many of the cows are good milk producers, allowing their calves to grow very well.
British Whites are able to thrive on very poor pasture such as marshland and heathland, making them suitable for conservation grazing – managing natural pasture habitats of high nature conservation value.
British White bulls are sometimes used for crossing with dairy cattle, especially for first-calf heifers. The hybrid offspring are normally reared for beef, but due to the British White's dual purpose history some may be suitable for incorporation into the dairy herd.
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