TOM HILL’S OBSERVATIONS

The TCC total genetic program compared TCC Performance Plus Sale Bulls EPD Averages compared to Angus Breed Averages.

At Teixeira Cattle Co. these bullet points are the priorities of the TCC breeding program.

• Practical Genetic End Game

• High Marbling: Added Post Weaning Value

• Practical Growth+Milk: Moderate input costs and adaptable to Great Basin and High Desert limited feed conditions.

• Superior PAP Scores: Improve heart health and reduce cardiac issues.

• Practical REA: maintain acceptable yield grade values.

• Practical Calving & Dystocia values: Targeted to reduce calving problems, maintain newborn calf vigor, reduce short gestation related calf health problems.

• $Index Values: Above industry Averages for both terminal and maternal traits allow for optimum efficency + value.