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"There is little
question that cowherd fertility/longevity is the most important
economic function in the beef cattle business. We know that
there are many ways to improve a cow's environment that will
enhance longevity (increase supplementation, decrease stocking
rates, etc.)--most of which increase costs. If we can improve
longevity via genetics, however, its like a free lunch--no...
make that a free 4 course meal!"
Dr. Jerry Lipsey, Ph.D
Executive Vice President
American Simmental Association
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Driggers Simmental Cattle are
selected for . . .
- Calving Ease, moderate mature size and
carcass value
- Optimum growth and milk competitive with
other breeds from an across breed standpoint
- Non-measured longevity and convenience
traits, such as breeding soundness, clean sheaths, correct udders,
sound structure and fleshing ability.
Mature Cowherd Dispersal
After careful thought and consideration, Driggers
Simmental Farm has decided to disperse our mature cowherd in 2009 by
private treaty. These cows are some of the very best that you will find
anywhere in the United States and are the result of 20 years of very
intensive selection pressure for ease of fertility, calving ease, fast
growth and distinct carcass value.
Now is the time to take advantage of the
fruits of a breeding program that has produced numerous test station
winners and that has sent dozens of top commercial bulls into
progressive breeding programs all over the southeast.
We are not getting out of the cattle business as
we retained most of the 2007 heifers that were born and will also be
retaining most of the heifer calves that will be weaned later this
spring.
We will provide as much detailed information on
all our mature cows as possible, so that you can make an informed decision on your
purchase. Please look over the data and let us know if you need more
information or want to make a purchase. We are pricing the cows as a
group at a significant savings over individual pricing. For someone that
is interested in only a few select cows, we also are pricing each cow at
a very modest price, when quality is considered.
To access the information, please click on the
Cows For Sale link here or on the
sidebar of this website.
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