Cowlick Ranch

"USMARC just released new research regarding breed-specific heterosis for growth and carcass traits in 18 United States cattle breeds, and Gelbvieh-sired females were the only Bos ta**us females with a maternal weaning weight advantage. The data revealed that Gelbvieh-influenced females had a maternal weaning weight advantage of 22.7 pounds."

Read "Made to Mother" in the September issue of The Profit Picture to learn why data continues to prove Gelbvieh is the maternal breed of choice, available at https://gelbvieh.org/news/publications/profit-picture.

I think it might be time to think about weaning around here?

Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics can add pounds to your calves! Take a look at what these mommas did on just their milk and some good grass 👊

One of our favorite parts of the cattle business is getting opportunities to meet new people from different places. We really enjoyed our visit. Thanks Scott and Lisa for bringing some great folks out for a tour.

We love pasture checks this time of year!

With late spring calving almost complete, here's Leona 16 G with her bullcalf sired by CLR Mayday 45M. We're impressed with Mayday's offspring. All calves born unassisted. Leona 16G is a daughter of Birch's the Boxer, and is owned in partnership with Cowlick Ranch of Olds, Alberta.

Look what we found at the end of the rainbow 🐮

~ SLC Thistle Rocket 54L ~
This guy has been out breeding for a couple months and still looks like this! His calves might be our most exciting sire group, they are a very consistent type and style. Definitely keep an eye out for his progeny in the future.

It was basically 1 year ago that we signed the deal to purchase the SLC herd! The weather has made the last month of calving one of the longest ever, but there are some really exciting calves on the ground. Scott & Lisa and their family built a very special cow herd and we hope to continue that. Can’t wait for the green grass days and to watch these calves grow this summer!