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So What’s Better Than All Black?
How about Hereford crossed calves for a $50-$78
per head advantage based on a recent study con-
ducted at the Harris Ranch!
The most heterosis with a Baumgarten bull!
Crossbreeding: The Competitive Edge
Using Hereford bulls on Angus based cows will give producers advantages in profit-
ability, cash flow, herd size and retained female fertility and longevity according to a
recently completed study at Circle AAngus Ranch. In fact, when the data was further
analyzed for economic emphasis, the results showed an advantage of $514 net per cow
over a period of 10 years. That’s a $51 difference per cow per year. Economic models
“Heterosis brings the greatest benefits in
terms of reproduction, calf survival, lon-
gevity, milk production and early growth.”
also predicted that if replacement females are retained over
a period of 10 years, Hereford-sired females will generate a
20% advantage in herd size for the same relative cost versus
the straight Angus commercial cows because of increased
fertility and longevity.
Matching cattle to environments and maximizing
hybrid vigor isn’t new to commercial cow-calf producers.
Diversi ed beef operations are making the most of
available technology and, now, genomic information
to reap all the bene ts of crossbreeding without
compromising end product merit.
e stakes have never been higher to create
value
and
e ciency
throughout the production
system. In the past decade, Hereford has
documented dramatic improvements
in calving ease, weaning and yearling
performance and end product merit.*
Reduce your risk. Improve your
opportunity for pro tability.
You want it all
in your beef operation?
Then take it.
American Hereford Association
P.O. Box 014059
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Kansas City, MO 64101
816-842-3757
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Hereford.org
©2016 American Hereford Association
HEREFORDS. Accountable. Predictable.
Profitable. Sustainable.
* e Spring 2015 Hereford Pan-American Cattle Evaluation (PACE) documents
consistent improvements in all traits of economic importance. From 2004 to 2014, AHA Genetic
Trends indicate a 14% reduction in birth weights, 20% improvement in weaning and yearling
performance and a 30% improvement in end product merit. Hereford.org/user les/S15_Trend.pdf
He wants it all.
From I-94 at Belfield, 5 miles south on Highway
85, turn left at 41st street and go 3 miles east,
turn right at 127th Avenue and go 1 ½ miles
south.
Coming from the south turn right on 44th street
after mile marker 67. Go 3 miles east and then
turn left at 127th Avenue and go 1 1/2 miles
north.
Baumgarten
Farm
I-94
Belfield
Hwy 85
from Bowman
44th Street
41st Street
127th Ave.
127th Ave.
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