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We have been raising registered Gelbviehs since 1996. Though there is the occasional knot-head, overall the Gelbvieh breed is more docile that many other popular breeds.

There are a large number of Gelbvieh breeder in TN, but I really don't know any of them very well to give advice on which programs to check out. The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) can provide you with a AGA member directory that lists all AGA members in TN. You can reach the AGA at...

Some producers pour apple cider vinegar over each of the bulls before turning them out together, and believe that it significantly reduces the fighting. If you do a web search on the subject several videos will come up discussing this.

We purchased our first Gelbviehs in 1996 and have had them ever since. As others have commented, there are flighty cattle in every breed, including Gelbvieh. However, overall our experience with them is that they are quiet cattle. I have heard several times that Gelbvieh have been known as...

I too avoid any AI sires with Ten X in the pedigree for a number of reasons: -Some Ten X progeny are poor footed (I am guessing this comes from In Focus) -Ten X has a reputation for siring high headed, flighty cattle. A couple years ago I helped a friend work 100+ yearling bulls out of...

Daybreak has a reputation for siring cattle with poor feet. I don't recall if the outside toes curl up or grow under, but it is an issue with the bull. A producer I know purchased a Daybreak son from Gardiner's in Kansas a few years ago. Several months later he noticed the foot issue. When he...

You have a very good point Jeanne. EPDs and genomic profiles are excellent tools, but they don't account for all the factors that need to be accounted for in selecting and breeding cattle. Overall structure, body condition, disposition, feet & legs, teats & udders, hair coat, etc. all need to...

Those considering profiling commercial heifers should also check out the Igenity Beef Profile from Neogen. The GeneMax profile was developed for Angus heifers. The Igenity Beef Profile was developed from Angus, Red Angus, Hereford, Limousin, Gelbvieh, and Simmental cattle, and validated to...

I don't blame the breed associations for the trend in certain EPDs. EPDs are tools that the associations provide their members and commercial customers. It is interesting to see how so many breeders jump on a trait, and has been stated before, they feel that more is better. A very wise and...

Years ago I read a variety of articles on the topic of seedstock production. The authors would highlight that producers should be critical of their cattle and cull cattle for inferior fertility, feet, prolapse, etc. Some articles encouraged registered producers to treat their registered cows...

Bigfoot and Coosh71, If one parent is black and the other is gray or red, it is likely that the gray color in the calves is coming from the non-black parent. Some red and gray cattle have the diluter gene, which when bred to black parents may result in some gray calves. To avoid having gray...

One last thought. In my experience, I have never seen a bull that started acting a bit aggressive ever go back to being a quiet bull. One of my neighbors had an Angus that started acting aggressive and he was seriously thinking of keeping him, hoping that he would quiet down soon. The bull...

Several good comments so far. Following are a few of my thoughts 1. No bull is worth keeping if he is becoming aggressive. Too many people are killed every year by bulls that they knew were a risk. 2. I know several registered Angus breeders who have commented that a larger percentage of...

Yes, I agree that this is the next step in ABS moving to "company" genetics. ABS is owned by Genus, the same company that owns PIC, one of the leading swine genetics companies in the world. The majority of swine genetics utilized today are "company" genetics purchased from large swine genetic...

Miranda was very actively involved in the cattle operation for many years. I found it interesting how a young lady, born with a golden spoon in her mouth, seemed to enjoy messing with cattle more than doing things that most other rich girls wanted to do (beach, parties, country club, etc.). My...