General information on the animal. Includes its history, habits and habitats, and description. The Red Devon, also known as the Red Native, is being rescued from the brink of extinction. There are less than 500 milking Devons remaining in the US. The Red Devon is historically a widespread breed of cattle. It was popular in America during the first half of the century. The Red Devon is a mediumsized, horned, rich red, multipurpose breed. The bull can weigh from 1,000 1,200 pounds and the cow 800 1000 pounds. It can produce up to 12,000 pounds of milk rich in butterfat, and produce a lightboned steer with 60 usable beef. The steers may also be trained as intelligent, goodnatured, hard working oxen. The Red Devon was necessary to the Pioneer Settlers of the American Midwest. It was the breed of the small family farm, but after the Civil War other specialty breeds were developed for beef and milk. Later the tractor replaced the oxen altogether. There was no longer the need for a multipurpose breed like the Red Devon.

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