When Stefan Bouw and his family established their purebred Angus herd, they learned quickly that very specific genetics were needed for the program they had in mind.
The opening lines of Piper Whelan’s story on Edie Creek’s approach to genetics likely ring true to anyone who’s been involved in the beef business for any length of time. A ranch is a system, and genetics that allow cattle to thrive in one production system may not be suited for a different outfit.
That’s certainly been the experience of the Bouw family, who are grass-finishing Angus on their operation near Anola, Manitoba. Their cow herd bale grazes through the winter, and calves on grass in May. Heifers are developed on grass, and the Bouws look for maternal, moderate animals. Read more about how they tie herd genetics into their production system at Seeding the Future or by clicking image below.
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