Feed efficiency is important for all sectors of the beef cattle industry. Cattlemen have known this for a long time and the challenge has always been finding a cost effective way to raise cattle more efficiently. With this challenge, Beefmaster cattle are gaining attention as the beef industry seeks out efficiency genetics to bridge the gap to optimal and cost effective production practices. Beefmasters have been long regarded as a versatile maternal breed, but a recent USDA feed efficiency study points out that Beefmasters bring significant value drivers to the cattle feeder as well.
Beefmaster cattle are the key to an efficient cattle operation, as it relates to maternal, growth and carcass traits. Today we will review the results of the USDA feed efficiency test and hear from cattlemen that appreciate Beefmasters for their efficiency, maternal traits and proven heterosis.