Industry Driven. Shorthorn Focused.
THE PILLARS OF BSG
What Beef Industry Leaders Have to Say...
“It was great to have an opportunity to go through the Bowman Superior Genetics cow herd; an impressive program! I was most impressed with the uniformity and consistency of the cattle. It wouldn’t matter what color the breed, the cows are the right kind to work in any environment and have a positive impact on the beef industry.”
“Successful breeding programs make the most of the next generation. Breeding superior genetics takes planning, disciplined selection, the use of relevant technology and time. It takes time and commitment to stack generations of cattle that excel important economically relevant traits. Bowman Superior Genetics has made this commitment and in doing so have created genetics that have relevance in all segments of the beef industry.”
“BSG sets the standard in the Shorthorn breed for genetic improvement. Where else can a Shorthorn enthusiast go to find more practical, real-world data? For several years Phil and his crew have gathered anything from standard performance info, to kill sheets, and ultrasound data. More recently they have incorporated the use of genomics, and composite breeding; they have essentially taken the guesswork out for any potential customers. All the while, one thing has never wavered…QUALITY! Come see for yourself where form follows function.”
“Breeding good commercially acceptable Shorthorn cattle is not easy—But BSG has done it. From the time they purchased their first Shorthorn cows from my dad, BSG has paid attention to objective data and used all the information available—and if the data wasn’t available, they measured and collected their own in order to learn more about their cows.
Phil and Luke traveled lots of miles to locate genetics to improve their cattle. They found better cattle with unique pedigrees—and so did the breed. They cattle generated by BSG over the past decades have worked in Greens Fork, IN and for their customers throughout the U.S. The cows are good—but the people are better—and the best crop Phil and Linda raised were three good kids who have a love for agriculture and the Shorthorn breed.”
“The Shorthorn breed as tremendous potential to contribute to the commercial beef industry. To do so, they must be objectively described genetically in large equal opportunity contemporary groups; have an abundance of convenience traits such as calving ease and shedding early and completely; and have feeder calf market desired color patterns. Unfortunately, there are too few herds producing this type of Shorthorn to meet demands. Bowman Superior Genetics is one the leading herds breeding performance-oriented Shorthorns that check all the boxes to have a very positive impact on the commercial beef industry.”
“Always promoting progress is part of the reason that Bowman Superior Genetic are known and respected not only in the US, but around the world. Newer technologies too, like 100% herd DNA enhancement, faster generational turnover to ensure greater progress are combined with the time-tested practices like collecting carcass data on every sire used and developing bulls and females on a non-starch diet in order to avoid masking non-useful genetics with feed and management, are all part of the commercial business targeted program here.
So, whether you are searching for some of the world’s most consistent and highest profit Shorthorn genetics or are considering some of the designed composite products in the future of the Bowman program, I am confident you will appreciate the commitment to customers and the commitment to the future these folks put to plan each year and for each new generation.”
“We are located in Central Florida raising both purebred and commercial cattle. I recognize the importance of sourcing outside genetics from seedstock producers that have a true understanding of the BEEF Industry. The Bowman’s were referred to me by a feedlot manager that fed their cattle multiple years and experience phenomenal results. I was very pleased to find they weren’t just breeding for feedlot performance, but also moderately framed, structurally correct, maternally oriented cattle that seem to thrive in a challenging Florida environment.”