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measurable feedback to our unassisted in large pastures. when I bring up
program and assure our “They raise a calf and the EPDs on each
customers will achieve the maintain their breeding con- cow, I try to mate
quantifiable performance for dition, all with minimal in- with something
which they are looking,” Bob puts,” Bob said. that will balance
said. Significant study and time them. We don't
By utilizing selected A.I. go into developing balanced use just one bull
sires, along with proven herd traits that rise to the top for across our whole
sires, Lamine Valley Red such demanding criteria. system. Because
Angus has developed regis- “I pick out about five or six we have a smaller
tered Red Angus cows with bulls,” Bob said, “including a herd, I can match
moderate frame size and couple of new ones each year each cow individ-
quiet dispositions who calve to use in timed A.I. Then, ually with the ge-
netics which will
improve her next
calf.”
From there, it's develop- he'd tell you it is adding up
ing bulls slowly on grass nicely. He is employing years
with supplement as needed of experience in the cattle in-
or when environmental con- dustry and a good head for
ditions merit. It's providing numbers, plus Susan's heart
occasionally some feed to the for the herd's well-being,
cows in winter to keep the to design his dream. From
herd gentle and coming to appraising real estate and
the trough, and providing a healing what ails you, the
little extra energy in the cold. Feltens have happily shifted
It's having the time in re- to raising truly reliable and
tirement to enjoy the fruit of healthy Red Angus.
their labor and walk among
a beautiful, gentle herd.
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