Raramuri Criollo is a Bos taurus biotype with characteristics that are showing promise for profitable and sustainable production in the arid US Southwest. On-ranch research has shown that compared with breeds commonly used in the Southwest, Raramuri Criollo travel greater distances from water, spend more time grazing and traveling, forage on low-quality grasses, and appear to experience less heat stress - while gaining weight and maintaining desirable body condition.
Rancher observation and research suggest that Raramuri Criollo have the following characteristics:
- Improved distribution and efficiency during foraging
- Hardy, self-reliant and suited to arid environments
- Lower impact on sensitive soils and vegetation
- Quality carcass from all-forage diet
- Protective mothering styles
- High fertility and longevity
- Mild temperament
- Small calves
Read more here about current criollo research