Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead. we have Gale McKinney he's the owner of the American Cattlemen and he sits down with Russ Princ with Leachman Cattle. 

Russ, the sales manager for Leachman Cattle, brings extensive experience in the beef industry, having worked in semen collection and ranch management before joining Leachman in 2022. Leachman Cattle has a rich history dating back to the 1970s, now part of the URIs family of companies. Their flagship product is the stabilizer composite breed, developed from USDA research, combining 50% British and 50% continental breed genetics. This approach focuses on creating cattle with optimal red meat yield, marbling, fertility, and growth potential. The company's unique selling point is its sophisticated genetic indexing system, including dollar profit, dollar feeder, and dollar ranch indexes. These tools provide producers with comprehensive data to make more informed breeding decisions. The indexes consider multiple factors like fertility, feed efficiency, carcass quality, and long-term profitability.

A significant innovation is their inherit DNA testing, which allows producers to evaluate female cattle's genetic potential beyond visual assessment. This technology helps identify traits like udder quality, foot structure, and fertility, enabling more precise herd management. Leachman Cattle has also made significant strides in the beef on dairy sector, developing specialized breeding lines for different dairy breeds to improve calf quality and economic value. Their partnership with GK Gym Farms includes the world's largest installation of feed efficiency monitoring bunks, collecting critical data to continually improve cattle genetics.

The company operates multiple sales across the United States, utilizing a sophisticated online auction platform that allows buyers to view and bid on cattle with comprehensive genetic information. Their mission remains focused on "better cows for a better world," emphasizing continuous improvement in cattle genetics to enhance profitability for producers and eating quality for consumers.

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