We began finishing our feeders back in 1998. We made this management
decision after seeing groups of calves in sale barns being sorted for
no apparent reason, and sold at a discount. We knew that if we wanted
to keep our profits in our pocket and out of middle men, finishing to
slaughter was the way to do it. You don't need large numbers of cattle
to make this decision work for you.
Most of the years since we started feeding out the calves, we have
used Kansas Feed yard, at Scott City Kansas. The feedlot manager
comments that our calves never quit eating and are always waiting for
the feed truck in the mornings. They love working with our feeders
because they are so docile.
The added bonus we have found by retaining ownership to the packer is
the carcass data that we receive back. The carcass data has been
instrumental in helping not only proving genetic traits but also
choosing the next herd sire.
We are proud to show these results to you. Pay close attention to the
Dry Matter Feed Conversion line. Typically the feed conversion number
is near 7 pounds consumed to 1 pound of gain. Efficient cattle will
always make money. We know that you can use our Fleckvieh genetics to
continue to improve the beef supply in the US. Efficiency in the
feedlot with retained ownership pays you back.
Average Daily Gain | 3.87 pounds |
Live Weight | 1462 pounds |
Choice | 90% |
Yield Grade 1 & 2 | 85% |
Average Rib Eye | 16.13 sq in |
Dressing yield | 63.9% |
Dry Matter Feed Conversion | 5.87 pounds |
Buy JCS genetics with confidence
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