Red Doc En Vivo 8343

Red Doc En Vivo 8343 was our top dollar efficiency bull evaluated on the GrowSafe residual feed intake system in 2019. En Vivo 8343 is a “Real Life” testament of our efficient, hardy high desert genetic package. Red Doc En Vivo 8343 set a record at Red Doc Farm for Feed: Gain ratio of 3.25lb:1 lb. of gain and had a cost of gain of $0.34/lb. Red Doc 8343 weighed 1264 lb. at 358 days of age, had an ADG of 6.19 lb/day, and an adj. IMF of 5.37, actual ribeye of 14.6, and a WDA of 3.53. 8343’s efficiency data is supported by 7 EPDs ranked in the top 20% of the breed. His performance among his contemporaries in a large group is impressive, WW 107%, YW 112%, and REA 114%. The data indicates Red Doc En Vivo is one of the most efficient bulls in the Santa Gertrudis breed.

Red Doc Farm is grateful for our customers and their trust in Red Doc genetics. We are committed to our customer’s success and are pleased to offer, in collaboration with Superior Livestock Representative Mike Arnold, a weaned calf/feeder calf program designed to bring more dollars to your bottom line. The Red Doc Direct program offers a number of marketing options for Red Direct customers.

Requirements for the Red Doc Direct weaned calf/feeder calf program are detailed below. We understand the standards will not fit everyone’s program; however, we hope these marketing opportunities help your cattle bring as much value as possible.

Calves must be at least 85% sired by Red Doc bulls

Bulls must be castrated, and females open

VAC 60

Calves vaccinated twice: At branding or 2-4 weeks prior to weaning and booster at weaning, OR at weaning and booster to label instructions.

Home Raised and Weaned minimum of 60 days prior to delivery.

Vaccination requirements:

• 2 doses 7-way, 8-way, or 9-way Clostridial.

• 2 doses viral 5-way (IBR, PI3, BRSV and BVD Type I & II). IBR and PI3 must be chemically altered modified live or modified live with veterinarian’s approval. BVD and BRSV can be modified live or killed.

• 1 dose Mannheimia Haemolytica and/or Pasteurella Multocida prior to weaning or at weaning and booster to label instructions.

• Internal & External Parasite Control Recommended.

BVD-IP Free

Cattle have been tested BVD-PI free

Certified Natural Plus

Individually Identified with ranch tag, Free of Ionophores, Antibiotics, Growth Promoting

Hormones/Steroids, Beta Adrenoceptor, or any type of animal by-product. Plus, seller will sign additional Natural Affidavit(s) for buyers as they apply ONLY TO NATURAL STATUS on the cattle.

Selection For Feed Efficiency Is One Of The Key Drivers For Sustainable Beef Production

Feed efficient cattle produce less GHGs1

Selecting for feed efficiency is the most scalable way to reduce cost & increase profit

Use residual feed intake (expected feed intake vs actual feed intake) to deliver cow efficiency & increase your stocking capacity