You are producing beef-on-dairy calves, but are you creating calves that buyers will value and that will earn you premium prices?
To get the most out of your beef-on-dairy breedings and become an integral part of the beef supply chain, you must prioritize herd planning, utilize the right genetics and establish a complete calf care protocol. Your GENEX representative is here to help you through that process and develop a beef-on-dairy breeding program that is just right for your herd and your calf market.
Put your beef-on-dairy program in high gear.
Make the shift! Capitalize on your already consistent cow herd that excels in ICC™, health and moderate frames to create the ideal terminal cross.
Making the shift to a Beef-on-Dairy Program
There’s a lot to think about as you implement a beef on dairy breeding strategy. And, even if you’ve been doing it for years, have you wondered if you are getting the most value out of it? Your GENEX team is here to help you manage your herd size and elevate your dairy genetic progress, all while becoming a valuable part of the beef supply chain.
What do you need to know?
How to Manage Your Herd Inventory
Through our array of tools, your GENEX representative can help transform your plans and goals into a breeding strategy that places selection intensity on your dairy animals and maximizes profits from all calves! It’s about helping you manage your herd inventory through the right combination of semen products for your situation.
How to Choose the Right Genetics
Choose your beef-on-dairy service sires wisely, not just any beef sire will do. Your focus should be on creating the optimal terminal cross for your buyers. In general, your beef on dairy genetics should prioritize:
- Calving ease
- Growth (Weaning Weight & Yearling Weight)
- Balance of optimal growth and frame size
- Carcass performance
How to Ensure Healthy & Identified Calves
Increase the value of your calves by focusing on what your buyers want: consistently healthy calves! The GENEX Herd Care Line and recommended calf protocols will get your calves off to the right start. Plus, documenting your care will further increase your calves’ marketability.
- Meet calves’ energy and immunity needs with SCCL or Foundation 150™ colostrum.
- Promote optimal gut health, improve nutrient absorption and inhibit disease-causing bacteria through RumiLife® PopPlus™ Direct-Fed Microbials.
- Help maintain calves’ energy during transit with Push™ calf energy paste.
- Ensure proper identification and tracking with GENEX ear tags.
For more information on implementing a beef on a dairy breeding program or choosing the right beef sires, contact your local GENEX representative or email [email protected].
