IRISH BLACK BULLS:

High Altitude Range Developed. Grass Finishers!  Low BW.  Prepotent Genetics.  Quiet.  PAP, BSE, ready to go.  Fertility and Libido protocol.  Electric fence proficiency.

Slideshow and Data available.  27 Bulls remaining for 2017.  Guarantees.  References.  719.331.6121.  James@goldwest.net

Pricing:  $3750 - $8000

Some Reasons to Choose Irish Blacks and Irish Reds:

1.  Genetic Purity: The Irish Black Breed has over four decades of closed book line-breeding behind it, creating a very compact and consequential gene pool. All registered animals are DNA tested in order to guarantee parentage, ensuring that the breed remains 100% pure.  The consistency and true heterosis produced will be noticeable.

2.  Genetic Concentration: Genetic consistency ensures the ability of Irish Blacks® and Irish Reds® to transmit desirable genetic performance traits to their offspring.  Consistency is a rarity today with the mongrelization of many breeds.  Aberdeen Angus (once the smallest breed) is now officially the largest breed in America.  This has occurred by interbreeding with the Continentals, and diluting the original gene pool.  Consequently, quality and consistency in offspring can be compromised.

3.  Fertility: Mature, 18-month and older bulls are capable of breeding 50-75+ females in 45 days. Our bulls will breed longer than most bulls due to proper development and lack of residual scrotal (and other) fat.  The results of today’s “normal” high protein bull development and consequent acidosis are absent.  Our bulls will normally gain weight during breeding season.  Their energy and bred in libido will produce a lot of “travel” and they cover more animals over more area.  The high quality and quantity of semen is noticeable when compared to other breeds.  Morphology for mature bulls at 18+ mos of age is generally between 90-98%. Motility is excellent.  Opacity will be high (Indicator of concentration).  Concentration can be as high as 2500 Mil. per ML.

4.  Carcass Quality: Irish Blacks consistently score extremely high for carcass genetics, particularly in tenderness and marbling. Ultrasound data confirms consistent real world performance, and the hot performance on the rail is excellent.

5.  Marketing Flexibility: Increase profit in each niche of the cattle industry. From cow/calf, backgrounding or finishing on grain or grass. These cattle will help increase your profits no matter what operation you are in.  Their genetic prepotency will see to it.

6.  Environmental Flexibility: Cattle have been successful in every production environment in the United States and Canada. Our herd is truly “High Altitude” year around and we are a PAP tested herd - Strong hearts and no brisket problems.  Every bull can be sent out with a full PAP test if requested.  They have the hair to withstand the coldest of winters, but the ability to slick off to reflect and handle the heat.
 

FAQS - Performance Traits:
•Short gestation period of 277 days
•Light birth weights, calves average between low 60's to mid 70's
•Excellent mothering traits
•Good milk production
•Quality Udders
•Large pelvic scores
•Vigorous calves with reports of improved calf survival rates
•Moderate framed, cows mature at 1050-1250 lbs. and bulls at 1650-1900 lbs. which means lower inputs and higher profit (pounds) per acre.
•Early sexual maturity

•Average Daily Gain greater than 4lbs. achievable
•Forage efficient, Easy fleshing, ability to finish by 14 months of age
•High Tenderness
•High Marbling proven by ultrasound and genetic testing
•Back Fat less than .20"
•High carcass weights and HCW % greater than 64%
•Strong Libido
•Highly fertile, bulls can settle 50-75+ cows
•Longevity
•Hardy
•Hand Developed for Excellent Disposition
•No Brisket Issues

Bulls will “seek and serve” the females.   Another major advantage is the 1/2 blood IB heifers.  They will be among the best females you have owned.

More importantly than just Genetic traits is the program that produces them.  We strive for optimum traits (not maximum) and balance in our cattle.  Please call for a full description of our selection process and pasture types.  We can provide the information you need for a full understanding of the Irish Blacks.  

• Semen tests
• Fertility info

ICP - AP and other female fertility traits

“Bred in” Libido

Feeding program (Critical)

Hand Development for quiet disposition and ease of handling

Etc.