About Brangus - Red & Black
The cattle business is a dynamic global
industry. Every decision is critical
in today's beef economy. One of our
most important decisions as cattlemen
concerns the breed(s) we utilize and the
potential profit that the breed can produce
for our bottom line. For us at TRIO
Cattle & Genetics, Red and Black Brangus, has continued to deliver the
genetics that create markets and add value
to our program. We know our Brangus
will deliver the same to our customers.
The following are the strengths and
advantages that we see and have experienced.
Superiority
From South Africa to South America and
Australia to North America, Red and Black Brangus
offer an unequalled combination of Brahman
hardiness and Red and Black Angus quality
with tremendous adaptability. The
combination is a breed that is superior to
the original foundation parents.
Flexibility
TRIO Cattle & Genetics is
opportunistically utilizing the flexibility
of registered Red and Black Brangus in two
recognized associations - The International
Brangus Breeders Association and the
American Red Brangus Association.
Maternal Traits
Longevity, milking ability, calving ease,
efficiency and mothering ability are key
components of any operation and again
Brangus females and Brangus-influenced
replacement females are recognized for their
excellence in these areas.
Adaptability
Red and Black Brangus can withstand heat,
humidity and parasites that are prevalent
across tropical and sub-tropical parts of
the world. Brangus and
Brangus-influenced cattle are out grazing
and doing their jobs regardless of severity
of the heat. Yet, these same cattle
can withstand the cold very well.
Brangus-sired calves have excelled in feed
yards found in northern climates for many
years. Purebred herds of Brangus can
be found throughout the Midwest and
mountainous regions of the Western
U.S. They are adaptable to wide range
of climates and conditions.
Heterosis
Research proves that by crossbreeding
Brangus cattle, a producer can capitalize on
50% more pounds of calf weaned per cow over
her lifetime - that is an impressive 30%
over what crossbreeding British and
Continental cattle can deliver.
From an economic perspective, the most
important gains from heterosis are made in
heritable traits that are often difficult to
measure. Traits like calf livability,
survival to weaning, conception rate, age at
puberty and many others benefit from heterosis.
The individual change in one trait
is small, but the cumulative effect on
total lifetime productivity is tremendous, research says as much as 20 percent
higher. With Brangus, heterosis is
part of the package and the predominant profit
factor. For commercial producers,
crossbreeding with Brangus will provide
significantly
more pounds of weaned calves.
Carcass Traits
Carcass merit is definitely a strength
the breed can bring to any operation.
In today's economy, cattle must excel on the
rail and be desired by the consumer.
Brangus cattle routinely grade Choice and
produce a pleasant eating experience.
In addition, Brangus and Brangus-influenced
cattle are readily accepted in most branded
beef quality programs.
Feedlot Efficiency
Brangus sire calves are efficient feeders
and because they have that touch of ear,
they are hardy and strong. Their rates
of gain and feed conversion are very
desirable with documentation from university
studies and individual feedlot reports to
validate the merits of Brangus calves. |
