Vytelle Announces The 2022 Top 150 Proven Bulls
Vytelle has released its Top 150 Proven Bulls list . Together , with more than 30 of their network partners , Vytelle is sharing high accuracy bulls that have risen to the top of more than 94,000 animals of 25 different breeds and more than 289,000 RFI EPDs .
“ Cattle producers need to be able to replicate the right genetics now ,” said Kerryann Kocher , chief executive officer for Vytelle . “ Through Vytelle ’ s integrated technology platform , the reality of making reliable data-driven decisions is now . Vytelle and our network partners , are publishing this list of feed efficient bulls to assist cattle producers globally in driving a more accurate mating selection decision .”
As expected , again this year , Limousin bulls were well represented with Wulfs Xcellsior X252X coming in first on the the list . Other Limousin bulls making the top 10 were : Wulfs Aerosmith 0556A , Wulfs Xtractor X233X and RUNL Stetson 8505 . An additional 10 Limousin bulls made the top 150 list .
Bulls appearing among the Top 150 Proven Bulls list must meet the following criteria :
• A minimum of a three-generation pedigree
• Residual Feed Intake ( RFI ) EPD accuracy of 0.6 or higher
• Animal or progeny were tested on a Vytelle SENSE system
Vytelle curates the world ’ s largest multi-breed database . Each phenotyped animal strengthens the database , providing producers insight to make profit-bearing decisions regarding selection for feed efficiency and performance .
“ The selection possibilities for breeders across the globe are endless ,” said Lisa Rumsfeld , vice president of international commercial operations for Vytelle . “ As part of a balanced program , selecting cattle for feed efficiency using residual feed intake , can directly impact the bottom line as 70 % of a beef producer ’ s total cost is feed . Our partners are enjoying a growing interest in their programs , identifying marketing premiums associated with feed efficiency and methane emissions reduction claims .”
Phenotypic data captured through the Vytelle SENSE system measures both individual animal feed intake and weight in parallel while cattle remain in their pens . The Feed Intake Nodes measure feed disappearance every second an animal is feeding , each time an animal feeds , to a 10-gram resolution . The In-Pen Weighing Positions measure individual animal partial body weight and growth . It weighs every second an animal is standing at the water trough , which can equate up to 450 weights a day .
To find the full listing of the 2022 Top 150 Proven Bulls , visit https :// vytelle . com / breeding-values /
RESULTS
One of the most valuable things in this business is cattle that can produce predictably year in and year out . Whether those results are in production or in the show ring , those that can do it generation after generation are the ones that pay the bills .
Here is an example of the predictable results from LLKT genetics :
Mother ... Daughter ... Son & Grandson ...
LLKT Arizona 303A Purebred • Homo Polled • Homo Black MAGS Sasquatch x LLKT Yvonne 102Y
CE : 10 BW : 3.4 WW : 49 YW : 71 MK : 23 CM : 7 SC : 0.27 DC : 6 YG : -0.40 CW : 6 RE : 0.60 MB : -0.07 $ MI : 45
Supreme Champion Female , 2015 San Antonio Junior Show This female was part of our run raising seven grand and reserve champion heifers in San Antonio over a nine year period .
LLKT Miss Carolina 511C Purebred • Homo Polled • Homo Black AUTO Black Coffee 512A x LLKT Arizona 303A CE : 10 BW : 2.6 WW : 55 YW : 80 MK : 22 CM : 7 SC : 0.43 DC : 10 YG : -0.34 CW : 16 RE : 0.71 MB : -0.11 $ MI : 45 Grand Champion Limousin Female , 2016 & 2017 San Antonio Junior Show
LLKT Houston 011H ET 81 % Limousin • Homo Polled • Homo Black RLBH Air Force One x LLKT Miss Carolina 511C CE : 12 BW : 0.1 WW : 59 YW : 87 MK : 16 CM : 8 SC : 0.77 DC : 13 YG : -0.15 CW : 24 RE : 0.57 MB : 0.21 $ MI : 57 We want to thank Begert Limousinm Allison , TX , for buying half interest in this big time herd sire . He is the perfect example of the predictability in our program .
Give us a call when you are in the market for cattle that will produce predictable results . Best of luck to all junior showmen at Junior Nationals .
Leonard & Betty Keeton Lyle & Shana Keeton • Jacob , Nikki & Cole
10510 CR 1100 • Wolfforth , Texas 79382 • www . KeetonLimousinRanch . com 806 / 777-0230 Leonard & Betty • 806 / 786-7428 Lyle & Shana • llkt @ door . net Kurt Thomas , Herd Manager • 406 / 239-5113
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