Drovers Journal – June 2024 Despite the smallest U.S. cowherd in 73 years and corresponding tight feeder cattle supplies, the largest cattle feedyard north of the Rio Grande is under construction in Nebraska. When complete, Blackshirt Feeders near Haigler in the far southwest corner of the state, will have a capacity of 150,000 head, all standing on a concrete pad …
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June 23, 2021 Manhattan, Kansas The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Lee Leachman, Fort Collins, Colorado, a BIF Continuing Service Award June 23 during the group’s annual meeting and symposium in Des Moines, Iowa. Read the full article here.
Listen to economists, geneticists, and ranchers talk about the keys to leaving a profitable legacy. Lee Leachman explains the five step process to turn your herd into an industry leading herd using genetics and DNA testing.
ON THE RANCH: ● Cows that eat less. ● Calves that weigh more. ● Higher fertility. ● More pounds weaned per acre! IN THE LOT AND ON THE RAIL: ● Gain 4 or more and convert 4.9 or less. ● Grade over 80% choice. ● Reach 900+ lb. carcass weights. ● Feeders that earn big premiums! $Profit™ – works on …
What do we call a top 10% rancher? This is a rancher who is on top of his (or her) game – a professional manager of grass and livestock. He implements the best technologies available. He knows his cost of production. He markets his output. He works with a long term plan in mind. By being better than 90% of …
In an 1,800 head feed test of Full Circle Jersey cross calves, the Leachman sired feeders returned the most profit. More than Limousin AND Angus! The Stabilizer advantage starts at conception and builds through harvest: shorter gestation, less dystocia, more live calves, heavier carcass weight, MUCH better feed conversion, and MUCH higher red meat yield! “We have raised and fed out thousands …
Born in the same herd. Born during the same month. Raised in the same calf ranch and fed at the same feedlot. Reduction of frame and addition of thickness and muscle shape! Feed efficiency improved from 7:1 down to 6:1 – as measured in individual feed intake bunks. Create calves that can be sold on beef grids at a premium! Average …
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