Female Foundations
Your cow herd is your future.
Whether you raise them or buy them, the females you put back in your herd now will have a profound effect on the herd your grandchildren will oversee. Set them up for success with genetics focusing on the maternal foundation. Find herds committed to being that maternal source in this special advertising section of the Angus Beef Bulletin.
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TWG
TWG Ranch, Elizabeth, Ill., started with maternal, productive females with longevity. This meant purchasing registered females from several high-quality herds and then, in May 2023, buying the reputable Woodhill Angus herd in its dispersion. Woodhill Angus females make up about 75% of the TWG cow herd.
GeneMax Advantage
Genetic testing can give commercial cattlemen more certainty on what your herd’s really made of, and what it can be. GeneMax® Advantage™ is the only test exclusively designed for high-percentage Angus females, and it’s the only test that delivers the Angus dollar value indexes ($Values).
WEBO Angus
The Angus cows of WEBO Angus, Lusk, Wyo., have to be sound, maternal and docile. “Problem cattle will weed themselves out in Wyoming,” says Buttons York, the B in WEBO. She and her late husband, Waldon, established WEBO 19 years ago with her daughters Elly Wurdeman and Odessa Eddy.
WEBO
Hilltop Angus Ranch
The traits of $M represent their herd well, says Cory Poser, the fourth generation at the Denton, Mont., Hilltop Angus Ranch he operates with his wife, Tammy, and parents, Gary and Carmen. Sound feet, good udders and moderate longevity make resilient females necessary in Montana’s rough country.
Hilltop
Perkins Angus Ranch
Inspired by a legacy of practical, market-changing cattle producers, Elizabeth and Dustin Perkins say matings made with high-dollar bulls are only as good as the foundation set by the cows. Perkins Angus Ranch, Lorraine, Kan., focuses on females with longevity and structure that have live calves every year.
Arellano Bravo Angus
The focus on females is apparent at Arellano Bravo Angus, Walnut Grove, Calif., where two generations work together in developing their elite herd. “We have always prioritized phenotype, and, over the last five years, we have combined that with looking at genotype,” said Tim Arellano, operations manager.
Arellano
McCurry Angus Ranch
“The easiest thing to sell is good.” Wisdom from John McCurry’s grandfather remains a key principle for McCurry Angus Ranch, Burrton, Kan. They blend maternal and terminal traits for customers in 10 states, keeping a primarily fall-calving herd so they can offer older, more bulletproof bulls.
McCurry
Ingram Angus
Ingram Angus of Pulaski, Tenn., is a source of diverse genetics. From “a highly maternal bull to a high-octane performance/carcass bull, we have options,” says Jason Upchurch, managing partner with David Cagle and Orrin Ingram. Their philosophy is keeping cattle good, sound and profitable.
Ingram
Kaiser Angus
As the fourth generation returns, Kaiser Angus, Park, Kan., has made huge strides as a first-generation seedstock business as both Darrell and Frina Kaiser grew up in the feedlot industry. MaternalPlus® gives them a better handle on the dam side, the foundation of the operation, says Darrell.
Kaiser
Sydenstricker Genetics
“Keep the nutrition level good enough to express their differences, but not high enough to mask their differences, then use the ones that sort to the top,” says Ben Eggers of Sydenstricker Genetics, Mexico, Mo. The cattle that make their customers money get closer to “doing everything right.”
Sydenstricker
Mogck & Sons
For the past 40 years, registered Angus have found their home in the Olivet, S.D., pastures of Mogck & Sons. Charles and LeAndra; their sons, Chase and Ty; their daughter, Christie Winkler, and her husband, Logan, raise Angus cattle with the intent of blending maternal and carcass.
ZWT Ranch
The Mayes family of ZWT Ranch firmly believes in the strength of their motto, “stacked maternal power.” Within their herd, that looks like generations of a power animal with a feminine front end, hoof quality and udder quality, keying in on long-lasting cows with a good production record.
ZWT
Oak Hollow Angus
Functional, high-quality cattle at the lowest cost of production — it’s not an oxymoron at Oak Hollow Angus. It’s the result of nearly 50 years of careful study and selection for fertility, calving ease, milk, structural soundness, growth and carcass quality. The Lowes select for commercial profitability.
Oak Hollow
Axiota® Animal Health
After two long months of midnight checks, pulling calves, helping heifers become mothers, and treating a few sick calves, calving season has finally come to a close. It’s time to get ready for breeding season. Be sure injectable trace minerals are included on your breeding season checklist.
Axiota
Lindskov’s LT Ranch
“Our goal is straightforward,” says Bryce Lindskov. “We want to bring industry-changing genetics to our customers that will help their operations be as efficient and profitable as possible.” Service includes helping promote customers’ feeder cattle and replacement females through a calf buyback program.
Lindskov
Vermeer
It’s not just ranchers who are doing more with less. Vermeer incorporates lean manufacturing — minimizing waste and maximizing efficiency — in their equipment creation and inspiration. As feed contributes some of the highest input costs, Vermeer designs products to enhance efficiency.
Vermeer
Boyd Beef Cattle
“Proven cow families along with the most proven and progressive cutting-edge sires are the blueprint for our foundation. We believe the goal posts for success are phenotype and genotype working hand in hand,” says Charlie Boyd II. A legacy of using technology has resulted in impressive results.
R.A. Brown Ranch
“Cows that stay and steers that pay” is the mantra of the R.A. Brown Ranch, Throckmorton, Texas. Donnell and Kelli Brown are the fifth generation to own and manage the business focused on the needs of their commercial cow-calf producers. Resounding wisdom from a wise ol’ cowman keeps Donnell grounded.
RA Brown
TWG
TWG Ranch, Elizabeth, Ill., started with maternal, productive females with longevity. This meant purchasing registered females from several high-quality herds and then, in May 2023, buying the reputable Woodhill Angus herd in its dispersion. Woodhill Angus females make up about 75% of the TWG cow herd.
GeneMax Advantage
Genetic testing can give commercial cattlemen more certainty on what your herd’s really made of, and what it can be. GeneMax® Advantage™ is the only test exclusively designed for high-percentage Angus females, and it’s the only test that delivers the Angus dollar value indexes ($Values).
WEBO Angus
The Angus cows of WEBO Angus, Lusk, Wyo., have to be sound, maternal and docile. “Problem cattle will weed themselves out in Wyoming,” says Buttons York, the B in WEBO. She and her late husband, Waldon, established WEBO 19 years ago with her daughters Elly Wurdeman and Odessa Eddy.
WEBO
Hilltop Angus Ranch
The traits of $M represent their herd well, says Cory Poser, the fourth generation at the Denton, Mont., Hilltop Angus Ranch he operates with his wife, Tammy, and parents, Gary and Carmen. Sound feet, good udders and moderate longevity make resilient females necessary in Montana’s rough country.
Hilltop
Perkins Angus Ranch
Inspired by a legacy of practical, market-changing cattle producers, Elizabeth and Dustin Perkins say matings made with high-dollar bulls are only as good as the foundation set by the cows. Perkins Angus Ranch, Lorraine, Kan., focuses on females with longevity and structure that have live calves every year.
Arellano Bravo Angus
The focus on females is apparent at Arellano Bravo Angus, Walnut Grove, Calif., where two generations work together in developing their elite herd. “We have always prioritized phenotype, and, over the last five years, we have combined that with looking at genotype,” said Tim Arellano, operations manager.
Arellano
McCurry Angus Ranch
“The easiest thing to sell is good.” Wisdom from John McCurry’s grandfather remains a key principle for McCurry Angus Ranch, Burrton, Kan. They blend maternal and terminal traits for customers in 10 states, keeping a primarily fall-calving herd so they can offer older, more bulletproof bulls.
McCurry
Ingram Angus
Ingram Angus of Pulaski, Tenn., is a source of diverse genetics. From “a highly maternal bull to a high-octane performance/carcass bull, we have options,” says Jason Upchurch, managing partner with David Cagle and Orrin Ingram. Their philosophy is keeping cattle good, sound and profitable.
Ingram
Kaiser Angus
As the fourth generation returns, Kaiser Angus, Park, Kan., has made huge strides as a first-generation seedstock business as both Darrell and Frina Kaiser grew up in the feedlot industry. MaternalPlus® gives them a better handle on the dam side, the foundation of the operation, says Darrell.
Kaiser
Sydenstricker Genetics
“Keep the nutrition level good enough to express their differences, but not high enough to mask their differences, then use the ones that sort to the top,” says Ben Eggers of Sydenstricker Genetics, Mexico, Mo. The cattle that make their customers money get closer to “doing everything right.”
Sydenstricker
Mogck & Sons
For the past 40 years, registered Angus have found their home in the Olivet, S.D., pastures of Mogck & Sons. Charles and LeAndra; their sons, Chase and Ty; their daughter, Christie Winkler, and her husband, Logan, raise Angus cattle with the intent of blending maternal and carcass.
ZWT Ranch
The Mayes family of ZWT Ranch firmly believes in the strength of their motto, “stacked maternal power.” Within their herd, that looks like generations of a power animal with a feminine front end, hoof quality and udder quality, keying in on long-lasting cows with a good production record.
ZWT
Oak Hollow Angus
Functional, high-quality cattle at the lowest cost of production — it’s not an oxymoron at Oak Hollow Angus. It’s the result of nearly 50 years of careful study and selection for fertility, calving ease, milk, structural soundness, growth and carcass quality. The Lowes select for commercial profitability.
Oak Hollow
Axiota® Animal Health
After two long months of midnight checks, pulling calves, helping heifers become mothers, and treating a few sick calves, calving season has finally come to a close. It’s time to get ready for breeding season. Be sure injectable trace minerals are included on your breeding season checklist.
Axiota
Lindskov’s LT Ranch
“Our goal is straightforward,” says Bryce Lindskov. “We want to bring industry-changing genetics to our customers that will help their operations be as efficient and profitable as possible.” Service includes helping promote customers’ feeder cattle and replacement females through a calf buyback program.
Lindskov
Vermeer
It’s not just ranchers who are doing more with less. Vermeer incorporates lean manufacturing — minimizing waste and maximizing efficiency — in their equipment creation and inspiration. As feed contributes some of the highest input costs, Vermeer designs products to enhance efficiency.
Vermeer
Boyd Beef Cattle
“Proven cow families along with the most proven and progressive cutting-edge sires are the blueprint for our foundation. We believe the goal posts for success are phenotype and genotype working hand in hand,” says Charlie Boyd II. A legacy of using technology has resulted in impressive results.
R.A. Brown Ranch
“Cows that stay and steers that pay” is the mantra of the R.A. Brown Ranch, Throckmorton, Texas. Donnell and Kelli Brown are the fifth generation to own and manage the business focused on the needs of their commercial cow-calf producers. Resounding wisdom from a wise ol’ cowman keeps Donnell grounded.
RA Brown683
herds are enrolled in the American Angus Association’s MaternalPlus® program.
77%
of Industry Insights respondents say they keep individual cow records.
No. 1
priority for herds: fertility, according to Industry Insights participants.
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Sydenstricker Genetics
“Keep the nutrition level good enough to express their differences, but not high enough to mask their differences, then use the ones that sort to the top. The cattle that will make money for our customers will be the ones that get closest to ‘doing everything right,’” says Ben Eggers of Missouri-based Sydenstricker Genetics.
ZWT Ranch
The Mayes family of ZWT Ranch firmly believes in the strength of their motto, “stacked maternal power.” Within their herd, that looks like generations of a power animal with a feminine front end, hoof quality and udder quality.
Perkins Angus Ranch
Inspired by a legacy of practical, market-changing cattle producers, Elizabeth and Dustin Perkins believe matings made with high-dollar bulls are only as good as the foundation set by the cows. Perkins Angus Ranch, Lorraine, Kan., focuses on females with longevity and structure that have live calves year after year.
R.A. Brown Ranch
“Cows that stay and steers that pay” is the mantra of the R.A. Brown Ranch, Throckmorton, Texas. Donnell and Kelli Brown are the fifth generation to own and manage the business focused on the needs of their commercial cow-calf producers. Resounding wisdom from a wise ol’ cowman keeps Donnell grounded.
Arellano Bravo Angus
The focus on females is apparent at Arellano Bravo Angus, Walnut Grove, Calif. “We have always prioritized phenotype, and, over the last five years, we have combined that with looking at genotype,” said Timoteo (Tim) Arellano, operations manager.
Ingram Angus
Ingram Angus of Pulaski, Tenn., is a source of diverse genetics. From “a highly maternal bull to a high-octane performance/carcass bull, we have options,” says Jason Upchurch, managing partner with David Cagle and Orrin Ingram.
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