Today the Spade Ranch runs about
5,700 head of momma cows and another 1,500 head of stockers annually. In the
1960s, the Spade Ranch developed their current crossbreeding program. The ranch
uses Simmental/Angus and Gelbvieh/Angus crosses in their current program. By
crossing these breeds, it allows the ranch to maintain a high heterosis while
being able to produce a uniform calf crop. The ranch requires that the calves
are weaned for about 45 days before being allowed to leave to ranch. The
lighter calves are keep through the winter to be sold as yearlings. The Spade
Ranch calves can be sourced at eh Source and Age Verified (SAV).
Link: http://www.spaderanches.com/cattle.html
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