Program
The objective – Improve the profitability of cow-calf operations for committed cattleman and women by delivering Profitable, Proven, Hereford genetics.
- Mature Cows
- Replacement Females
- Bulls
- Finished Steers
- Return on Resources
Our aspirational breeding targets…
Mature Cows
- Between 1,150 to 1,300 lbs.
- Wean calves with 205 day weight of 45%+ of their body weight
- Structural soundness to provide longevity
Replacement Females
- Early puberty, phenotypically correct
- Breed at 14 months
- Pass a breeding soundness exam
- Moderate Milk EPD’s in top 30% of the breed but less than top 10% of the breed
Bulls
- That sire calves under 90lbs. at birth
- EPD’s in Top 20% of the breed for scrotal, yearling weight growth and ribeye
Finished steers
- Finish weight of 1250 to 1300 lbs
- Yield grade 2
- 13+ ribeye
- 60% -70% choice
Return on Resources
- Wean 60+ pounds of beef per acre of grass
- Feed efficiency, low cost of gain vs. peer feedlot pens