The lowest monthly average temperature in Shelton for February is 32 degrees. The most monthly precipitation in Shelton occurs in October with 5.8 inches. The air quality index in Shelton is 1% better than the national average. The pollution index in Shelton is 184% worse than the national average.
A mature bull can weigh anywhere from under 2000 lbs to over 3300 lbs. The current average is around 2700 lbs. But, it all depends on each individual bull, and his breeding. Mature bulls can weigh up to 2000-2800 lbs for the more average type breeds including Angus, Holstein, Brahman, Galloways, Charolais, and many others.
Brahman Influenced cattle provide explosive heterosis and growth.They will produce a 1200 pound calf-fed steer at twelve months of age. Recent data from the Texas A&M UniversityÂ´s -Ranch To Rail Program- has shown that Brahman cross steers are more efficient than any other breed or cross in terms of gain. The average steer, from other breeds, is marketed at 18 months of age. The cost savings provided by marketing 12 month old steers versus 18 month steers is tremendous.