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Beef on dairy is not new to our industry. In fact, we create more beef cross calves than ever before as dairies zero in on genetic selection and turn up their selection intensity. Utilizing beef sires on lower genetic quality dairy cows is a routine genetic management strategy. Because we create more beef cross calves than ever before the need to differentiate yourself has never been greater as competition increases in the market. Beef InFocus brings dairy producers proven and reliable beef genetics that maximize calf crop value and drive beef supply chain efficiency. Beef InFocus is unique compared to other beef on dairy programs. Find out why below! Beef InFocus: Proven Dairy Performance with Beef Supply Chain Marketability
The genetic engine behind Beef InFocus is ABS Global’s exclusive terminal beef genetic line, NuEra Genetics. NuEra Genetics was started in 2014 to improve profitability through precise genetic selection, primarily focused on terminal performance for dairy producers. NuEra is comprised of a SimAngus hybrid line and designed as an ideal terminal solution that maximizes productivity, efficiency, and sustainability while complementing the dairy cow.
Beef InFocus sires are specifically selected for growth, feed intake, and carcass quality, but evaluated upon performance on dairy before entering the lineup.
With dairy producers top of mind, ABS looks at three trait categories that drive profitability on a dairy:?genetics, fertility, and calving. Thus, before any sire makes it to our Beef InFocus lineup, we measure their predicted performance compared to more than 4 million fertility records on over 1,000 farms and 1.6 million calving events to ensure they meet our program thresholds.?? Additionally, we work to determine the dam population—Holstein, Jersey, or both—each graduate will compliment best through a phenotypic evaluation of frame and muscle score.