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Givens Farm Cattle LLC

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  • The Legacy Project
  • Our Genetics Program
  • Foundation Animals
  • Available Cattle
  • Research & Articles
  • Gallery
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OUR GENETICS PROGRAM

A calf suckling from its mother cow in a grassy field.

Purpose-Driven Breeding. Proven by Design.

 Our genetics program is built around a structured approach to breeding cattle that are consistent, functional, and efficient.

Rather than focusing on individual traits alone, we evaluate how genetics come together to perform as a complete system — from maternal function to carcass value.

Breed Strategy

Our program utilizes a Jersey x Piedmontese cross to combine complementary strengths from both breed

Jersey influence contributes:

  • Fertility and reproductive consistency
     
  • Maternal instinct and milk production
     
  • Moderate size and efficiency
     

Piedmontese influence contributes:

  • Lean muscle development
     
  • Feed efficiency
     
  • Carcass yield and tenderness
     
  • Myostatin-related muscling advantages
     

This combination allows us to build cattle that are balanced across both maternal and terminal traits.

Trait Selection

Each breeding decision is based on selecting for traits that contribute to long-term herd performanc

 We focus on:

  • Structural correctness and soundness
     
  • Calving ease and birth weight considerations
     
  • Maternal lineage and consistency
     
  • Growth efficiency and body condition
     
  • Muscle expression and carcass indicators
     

No single trait drives selection — the goal is balanced, functional cattle.

Selection Process

Cattle are evaluated using a combination of observation and performance indicators.

 This includes:

  • Visual evaluation (structure, movement, disposition)
     
  • Maternal performance over time
     
  • Consistency across offspring
     
  • Adaptability to environment
     
  • Efficiency under practical conditions
     

Animals that do not meet these standards are not advanced within the program.

Managing for Consistency

One of the primary goals of our genetics program is consistency.

 We aim to reduce variability by:

  • Using proven and repeatable breeding combinations
     
  • Building around reliable cow families
     
  • Avoiding extreme or unpredictable traits
     

This allows for more predictable outcomes across generations.

Role of the Myostatin Gene

One of the primary goals of our genetics program is consistency.

 We aim to reduce variability by:

  • Using proven and repeatable breeding combinations
     
  • Building around reliable cow families
     
  • Avoiding extreme or unpredictable traits
     

This allows for more predictable outcomes across generations.

Proven Performance – Reserve Champion Carcass Steer

This data represents a reserve champion carcass steer sired within the program, showcasing the real-

 Key highlights from the carcass evaluation include:

  • Strong ribeye area 
  • Favorable yield grade 
  • High-quality grading performance 
  • Efficient carcass composition 

This level of performance reflects the goal of the program—combining Jersey maternal efficiency with Piedmontese muscle and carcass traits to produce cattle that excel not just in the pasture, but where it matters most: on the rail.

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