09/10/2026
"USMARC just released new research regarding breed-specific heterosis for growth and carcass traits in 18 United States cattle breeds, and Gelbvieh-sired females were the only Bos ta**us females with a maternal weaning weight advantage. The data revealed that Gelbvieh-influenced females had a maternal weaning weight advantage of 22.7 pounds."
Read "Made to Mother" in the September issue of The Profit Picture to learn why data continues to prove Gelbvieh is the maternal breed of choice, available at https://gelbvieh.org/news/publications/profit-picture.