costs on an animal that will not meet your seedstock requirements .
With advancements in DNA technology , if we can know more about an animal that could add to our bottom line , why not test ? It is important to identify where your herd excels , and where there is room for improvement . A heifer that comes back with a lower WW EPD than we would expect does not make her a bad heifer , but instead suggests that mating her to a calving-ease bull that also has above average growth numbers could improve her progeny for growth traits . On the other hand , a balanced set of numbers will not matter on a bull that is not sound enough to get around the pasture to breed cows . Look at genetics as another tool available to you to market your cattle . By finding the balance between phenotype and genotype , you can help better meet the demands of your customers .
Remember , genomic testing does not take the place of reporting actual weights and measurements !
As we move forward , genomics is the way of the future in the seedstock industry . Herds that have genomically-enhanced all their females and replacement heifers can see faster progress . This show is a unique opportunity for our youth to be introduced to the world of genomics , and I could not be more excited for that . I encourage you to ask questions and explore the resources available to you .
I am very much looking forward to seeing many of you in Amarillo , and I am happy to answer any questions you may have . I can ’ t wait to see what the next 10 years hold for this breed !
Thank You ...
for the tremendous acceptance of our genetics in our most recent sale .
These donors are making it happen at Cross Creek Farm . They are at the forefront of our program being flushed to ATNF Higher Revenue , Conley Express , Silveiras Style and ELCX Kings Landing 599 D .
AUTO Harp 217H
50 % Lim-Flex • Polled • Homo Black Silveiras Style 9303 x AUTO Fedora
4H Limousin Brad Kidd Brent Yarski Byron Evans Cole Atkinson
THANK YOU TO THESE BUYERS
Heiskell Winstead Joseph Moore Josh Winslow Mike Cunningham Minor Limousin
Pinegar Limousin Tadd Thomas Wayne Hodges Wesley Hornback Zach Snyder
We appreciate all those who supported our program and saw the value in the genetics we offered . We are planning another event this fall featuring some of our most prized genetics .
AUTO Solo 419E
75 % Lim-Flex • Homo Polled • Homo Black Riverstone Crown Royal x AUTO April 202A
AUTO Fly Girl 252F
79 % Limousin • Polled • Homo Black MAGS Aviator x AUTO Luckie Too 423Y
Watch for details on our fall sale . We welcome your call or visit anytime .
JIMMY & CATHY BYERS • DAVID , BEVERLY , ALEAH & ABBI BYERS GRAY , TENNESSEE davidbyers772890 @ gmail . com ( 423 ) 963-2744 David • ( 423 ) 817-1796 Jimmy
ELCX Elevate 684E
62 % Lim-Flex • Homo Polled • Homo Black EF Xcessive Force x DFLC HBHPC 1S
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