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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
*Option
for combining producer lots to form larger marketable groups of
similar genetic-type calves.
For more information about Tennessee Livestock Producers' Producer
Genetics Programs, contact:
Genetics Staff:
Kevin Thompson -- 931-388-7872
Mobile: 931-619-0788
Richard Brown -- 931-239-9785
John Wolfolk -- 931-388-7872, ext. 2231
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