Belmont Reds are renowned as particularly hardy cattle. They have maximum resistance to parasites, disease, heat and drought - and all of these highly desirable traits are heritable.
The breed is also renowned for early puberty and rapid maturity, with fertility and re-breed rates being well-documented.
And the progeny of the Belmont Red typically have a high-yielding carcass with meat of consistently good quality. This means Belmont Red beef will always find a ready market.