New Bull Herd on the Farm

We have new residents on the farm, several of them.

A cow contributes only half of a calf’s genetic potential. The other half comes from the bull, which is why bull selection matters so much. We use Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs), a tool that helps predict how future calves will perform, to guide those decisions. These EPDs are established by ranchers taking thousands of measurements on cattle and supplying those to the Angus Association. 

Our Shorthorn genetics breeder uses DNA sampling to identify the best performers. We cross these cattle to create a unique combination of tenderness, marbling and taste.

This group of Angus bulls, sourced from the Indiana Beef Evaluation Program (IBEP), was selected with purpose:

• 4 bulls rank in the top 20% for marbling and ribeye area supporting the high-quality, well-marbled beef we’re known for
• 4 bulls rank in the top 30% for docility, helping produce calmer cattle that are safer and easier to handle and more tender beef with less cortisol from stress.
• 2 bulls were chosen specifically for heifers, with strong calving ease and low birthweight scores to support more unassisted first births
• All the bulls are above average for growth, meaning more efficient weight gain and performance and consistent sized steaks.

Every decision we make today shapes the herd of tomorrow and ultimately, the beef on your plate!