Unique Characteristics of the Salers Breed

Salers are a unique breed that are both suited to harsh Autralian conditions and also perform exceptionally well in feedlots and in crossbreeding programs. These characteristics are the reason that more and more breeders are turning to Salers to increase their profits.

Breed Characteristic	Why Salers?	Benefits for You
Easy calving	Documented wider pelvic openings and small calves (35-40kg) make for less trauma during birth	A live calf on the ground every year, without fail, no assistance required.
Hybrid vigour	Salers have been isolated from other beef breeds for centuries, meaning their genetics have little in common with other breeds.	Crossbred Salers grow rapidly, gaining weight at exceptional rates.
Fast growth rates	Salers are born very small, and grow fast to achieve their relatively large frames.	More beef, faster
Maternal instincts	Salers have developed in harsh conditions, where calves that are abandoned don't last long.	Calves are rarely neglected by their mothers.
Large frames	While producing very small calves, Salers generally mature to a larger animal than other breeds.	Saler crossbreds have higher live weights at the same age than other breeds.
Fatten well on grass	Salers developed in the mountains of France, and often had to survive on what is considered very poor feed.	Salers tolerate poor conditions well, but will still show strong growth when feed conditions are good.
Higher bull fertility	Salers bulls have high fertility and mobility, allowing increased numbers of cows to be put with each bull.	A Salers bull will consistently get higher numbers of cows in calf, without any extra effort from you.
Dark skin genetics	Salers have dark skin pigmentation as protection against the harsh sun of their original alpine regions.	Salers have fewer eye problems and stay cancer-free under the harsh Australian sun.