Breed History

The request for an article describing the origin of the BueLingo breed brings a flashback of many memories. A retrieved file box of early BueLingo history reminds me of not only the genetics utilized in the formation of the breed, but more importantly it reminds me of the inspired dedication demonstrated by the Bueling’s, Ostrum’s, [...]

A Tribute to Alfred Ostrum

BueLingo Beginnings A Tribute to Alfred Ostrum – A founding member of the BueLingo Cattle Society from The BueLingo World – Winter 1991 Alfred Ostrum was born and raised in the Absarokee area of Montana. At the young age of nine years he started herding sheep for his father. And, while still a teenager, he [...]

Introducing the BueLingo

Introducing the BueLingo Through the eyes of Rowland Vernon Jr., President, BueLingo Cattle Society (1995 -1997) Thanks for having expressed an interest in the BueLingo the BIG BEAUTIFUL BELTED BEEF BREED. These cattle exist as a response to the need of Mr. Russell Bueling and the late Mr. Alfred Ostrum to have their cattle efficiently [...]

Ruminations

Ruminations by Russ Danielson 1994 BUELINGO CATTLE SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING By Russ Danielson, Animal Science Department of North Dakota State University Cattle are unique to many other animals because they possess the ability to convert low quality, generally unusable feeds into a high quality protein source unparalleled in human nutrition. The distinctive rumen digestive system [...]

Where Does The Belt Come From 1 of 3

The BueLingo, Where does the belt come from? PART 1 of 3 First of three parts compiled by Russell Bueling The earliest reference to belted cattle that I have found was in Bohemia. A Mr. Casmos Pregensis, who lived from 1045 to 1125 stated that these cattle existed in Bohemia in the 9th century. His [...]

Where Does The Belt Come From 2 of 3

The BueLingo, Where does the belt come from? PART 2 of 3 Second of three parts compiled by Russell Bueling In the county of Wales, there is the Bolian Gwynion cattle, which are better known to us as Welsh Blacks, Lord Stewart writes that there are records in the fair books in Pembroke Wales from [...]

Where Does The Belt Come From 3 of 3

The BueLingo, Where does the belt come from? PART 3 of 3 Final of three parts compiled by Russell Bueling In the last two issues of The BueLingo World, I told of the belting gene in cattle and where and in what breeds it had been found. This issue will deal with how and when [...]

What is a BueLingo?

What is a BueLingo? By Russel Bueling – Sheldon, ND from The BueLingo World – Winter 1991 “The emblem of the BueLingo Cattle Society” What is a BueLingo? THE PERFECT COW When I dream about the perfect cow, There are some things I must mention, First of all when you see her, She must attract [...]

Russ Bueling Obituary

Russell Bueling 4/3/1919 – 7/25/2008 Russell Bueling was born April 3, 1919 to Charles and Tillie Bueling, living in Barnes and Ransom counties, North Dakota. He graduated from Sheldon High School in 1937. He married Violet Bjugstad. They were married 69 years. Other than a few years farming in Greene and Shenford townships and a year ranching in Great Falls, Montana, [...]