One thing that tended to really grind my gears in a previous career, and still does today, is when people ask about performance by asking, “What’s the average Weaning Weight?” or “What was the average MARB score?” The fact of the matter is when this is asked, people are...
Indexes? Whats this “new” stuff?
We understand there is heartburn among cattle breeders to embrace the idea of $Value Indexes. We say, “Fear Not!” Although the basic function of EPDs is often thought unreliable, the truth of the matter is that the populations of breeders that have utilized these tools, tend to be the...
Profit via Genetics – Dr. Wade Shafer
The days of the argument that “My breed is better than yours” are numbered. As our society changes, and margins become thinner, cattle will follow the way of the pork and poultry industries in search of the most profitable animal. At BSG we embrace this science, while always being...
Thanks, Mom & Dad
I want to take a moment to thank all of the bidders and buyers of the mature cow herd dispersal at the Form To Function Sale. It has been a heck of a 22 years raising Shorthorns through 4-H, college, professional careers, and the blooming of new families. We...
Good Looking, Below Average Cattle
They are everywhere. Does your genetic provider care about genetic progress? If so how do they prove it? Do they know that progress is measureable? Do they submit information that backs up their claims, or do they eyeball BW, WW, YW, etc.? Does your genetic provider know the difference...