Whether it’s a result of recent terminal focus or just some undesirable traits showing up, many breeders see need to make improvements to their cow herd. Cows displaying Bad Feet, Poor Teat and Udder quality, Unacceptable Disposition, or Coming up Open often are prematurely culled. Culling cows less than 10 years old can be costly and disappointing. How do you confidently get your program back on the right track? Adding proven longevity focused genetics is the key.
Our line of Blackcaps has been developed by generations of breeders who “stayed the course” for longevity traits and it shows. This cow family is chocked-full of legendary sires and dams. We discovered this Blackcap line over 30 years ago when we saw Premier Blackcap A6509. A granddaughter of A6509, B R Blackcap 427 was added to our herd. We started building on the prepotent base of 427, and to date six generations of Blackcap’s have resided at Rolling Acres Angus. When you study our current proven Blackcap matriarch, RAA Blackcap 64, you see important traits like: Impeccable udder, Sound feet and legs, Powerful body mass, very calm Disposition, and Breed Character type. In true prepotent fashion, these traits are consistently passed to her progeny.
Another great thing about this cow family is you won’t be sacrificing performance as you add multiple longevity traits. At 9 years of age, 64 just weaned her 7th calf, a fall born heifer that had an adjusted 205 weight of 742lbs! In case you were wondering, this is 32% higher than the Angus breed average of 563lbs for heifers (2023 data).
To complete the trifecta, RAA Blackcap 64 is backed by a no holes, very strong EPD profile. Despite her age, she ranks in the top 10% of the breed for WW, YW, and HP. She is in the top 40% or better for RADG, SC, CEM, Milk, Angle, HS, CW, and Marb. also, she ranks 35% or better for all 6 $Value indexes.
It can’t be over emphasized; Displaying multiple Longevity traits, Delivering Breed Leading Performance, and backing it up with a no holes very good EPD package is a true rarity.
Take the opportunity to add these high performing “stay the course genetics” to your program with a son or daughter from our Blackcap cow family. Whether you are just starting or a seasoned breeder, these genetics can improve your program.
