Benefits of the F1 Baldy!

2018 Olsen Ranch results are in:

Click below to see how CL 1 Domino 215Z performed in the NRSP

The advantages of crossbreeding are well documented and if properly planned and implemented, can impact a producer’s net return in a big way.

The herd sires at Cooper Hereford Ranch are the result of over 70 years of line breeding. We maintain an approximate 25% in-breeding coefficient which enables us to quickly capitalize on the traits desired by our customers and the beef industry at large. In fact, the heterosis gained from crossbreeding a  Line 1 bull to an unrelated hereford is close to that of crossbreeding between breeds.  
When you buy a Cooper bull you’ll not only gain the benefits demonstrated by the Hereford breed but also those gained from Line 1 genetics. 

What can horned Herefords do for you? 

Making the Best Cow: Longtime Angus family is utilizing the power of heterosis by adding Hereford bulls to its commercial cow herd. More

Making Gains: Ty Bevan of Nick Mountain Ranch is using Hereford bulls to improve his cow herd and his profitability. More

Healthier & Heavier w/ Herefords: An F1 Hereford-Angus cross helps the Montana Circle B Ranch keep business booming. More

Simply Value: When the J.R. Simplot Co. needed to add consistency and value to its cow herd, the choice was simple: Herefords. More

Building the Baldy: As bull sale and breeding season approaches, it’s a good time to remember the benefits of crossbreeding and the value of heterosis. More

Hereford Testimonials: from folks in the cattle and food industries. More 

The Results are in… Herefords are indeed making Black better! 400 Angus-based cows were randomly mated to 10 Hereford and 10 Angus bulls. Here’s how the numbers read:

  • ADG in the feedlot favored the Hereford-sired calves in two of the three years.
  • Cost of gain had a marked advantage for Hereford-sired calves in comparison to the predominantly straightbred Angus.
  • Economic performance favored Hereford-sired calves in the feedlot in two of the three years, with an average return of approx. $30 per head.
  • Overall net return for the Hereford-sired calves was approx. $30 per head, this does not include the maternal advantages of the baldy female.
  • Pregnancy rates for Hereford-sired females (black baldies) averaged 7% higher than those of the Angus-sired heifers.

DOWNLOAD THE ENTIRE REPORT HERE. (Harris Report Final)