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