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Producer
Genetics
is a comprehensive and goal-oriented program,
that includes:
Mission
Statement:
Tennessee
Livestock Producers Inc., has designed Producer Genetics
to facilitate improved feeder cattle value and performance
through genetics, health management and marketing.
Objectives:
- To
maximize the profit potential and reputation of
feeder cattle produced in Tennessee.
- To
enhance the genetics of Tennessee feeder cattle
and cow herds.
- To
provide producers with quality herd sires that are
balanced in performance and carcass traits.
- To
enhance the uniformity of feeder cattle within and
across producer groups.
- To
assist producers with production and management
concerns.
- To
provide the opportunity for cooperative marketing
between producers.
- To
allow producers to realize the true value of their
product.
Producer
Genetics Services:
Herd
Sire Program:
- Alliance
members may lease sires to advance the genetics
within their enrolled herd.
- Provides
commercial cow/calf producers with quality genetics
that have the potential to produce calves that will
perform well throughout each segment of the industry.
- Matches
sire(s) to the cow herd for optimization of herd
production goals.
- Introduce
sires with uniform genetic traits across many producers
to establish a large base of similar feeder cattle.
Bull
Leasing Program (Alliance members):
- Bulls
can be lease by Alliance members at 25% of the
bull value per breeding season.
- After
the 1st year the bull can be purchased at current
market value less first-year lease. Interest
and other expenses also apply.
Bull
Purchase Program:
- Tennessee
Livestock Producers, Inc. will assist in the
purchase of bulls that meet the specifications
of "Producer Genetics" herd sires.
- If
herd sires currently owned meet specifications,
no lease or purchase is necessary.
Replacement
Heifers:
- Provide
a consistent source of quality replacement females
for the commercial cow/calf producer.
- Artificially
bred to industry-leading, low birth weight sires.
- Bred
to calve in a 60-day Fall or Spring calving season.
- Designed
to complement and to enhance the Herd Sire Program.
Consultation
Service:
- Match
sire to cow herd.
- Assist
in bull and replacement heifer purchases.
- Establish
heat synchronization and artificial insemination
programs.
- Assist
in establishing a controlled calving season.
- Development
of a sound herd health program.
- Establish
and meet production goals.
Marketing
Program:
Designed
for calves sired through the Producer Genetics Program
- Special
Advertised Sales
- Video
Board Sales
- Feeder
Calf Sales
- Weekly
Auction Market
- Private
Treaty
*Option
for combining producer lots to form larger marketable
groups of similar genetic-type calves. |
