Diamond D Angus Heifers
Diamond D Angus heifers were put on a total
forage ration. They were sent to Thousand Hills Cattle Company
at Cannon Falls, MN. These heifers averaged 683-pounds hot
carcass weight and they all graded choice. They all
brought a premium, and they averaged $1200. per head.
Diamond
D Angus was fortunate enough to have their long yearling
bulls and the heifers ultra-sounded by Dr. Allen Williams
and Clay Nash.. They scored consistently well in all areas
and exceptionally high on tenderness, which makes them good
candidates for the grass fed beef market and also the grain
fed beef market. We realize not all cattle are suitable
to make quality grass-fed beef, but genetics is the key
factor. The bulls and females for our November 10, 2011
Sale are being forage tested. No grain products or supplements
are fed at Diamond D Angus.
The emphasis here on
the ranch has been placed on efficiency, moderate frame,
and high maternal mothers. We like a 4-frame cow that will
weigh 1250 to 1350 pounds in good flesh. These are the cows
that will last in the herd. This is not a new direction
or philosophy for Diamond D Angus. We have been on a consistent
course with very little variation for over forty three years.
Thousand Hills Cattle Company Endorsement by Todd Churchhill
As founder and President of Thousand Hills Cattle Company, I have examined over five thousand 100% grass-fed fat cattle over the past five years. The fat open 24 month old heifers Mark ships me every spring are consistently the best cattle I kill each year: excellent marbling and backfat, large ribeyes, calm dispositions, great tenderness and fine muscle texture. My only complaint is that there aren't enough of them, and they make the rest of my fat cattle look bad! In addition to the desirable carcass qualities, because of the tight breeding and ruthless culling over the years, I like all the DDA cattle I've seen at their sales - they would all work perfectly in my program. Please consider using DDA bulls, especially if you are in MN or the Dakotas, because I want to purchase more DDA bred fats and yearlings.
