A new generation of Holstein beef could offer farmers more avenues to add value to their calf crop.
Dan Schaefer with the University of
Wisconsin tells Brownfield less than a year ago the Holstein Association and
American Simmental Association announced a partnership that provides an inroad
to Certified Angus Beef marketing.
“Whether any packer will outwardly seek these kinds of cattle for their CAB program is probably yet to be determined. More likely, they’ll just consider these cattle to be black hided cattle just like any other.”
Dams must be registered Holsteins while
the sires are registered SimAngus and Schaefer says the value of sexed semen
over calf prices will be crucial to its success.
Continue reading Dairy beef cross market still developing at Brownfield Ag News.
