CONVERSATIONS | From The Cattleman


We have been talking about functional cattle for some time now….


This ad ran in The Cattleman in September of 1965.


The 5 Commandments of Lasater Beefmaster Breeding:


1. OBJECTIVES CLEARLY DEFINED, DRASTICALLY LIMITED, RUTHLESSLY EXECUTED: Bred only for the six profit beating characteristics: Disposition, Fer- tility, Weight, Conformation, Hardiness, Milk Production


2. REPRODUCTIVE EFFICIENCY: Like the older herd, yearling bulls and heifers are bred on the


range for 45 days only . Each female must wean a good calf every year or be culled. Thus when a cow is 9 she is nursing her 8th calf.


3. RANGE ENVIRONMENT: Lasater Beefmasters are conceived, born, raised, and performance


tested in the environment in which they are to be used – on the range.


4. LONG RANGE PROGRAM: For over 70 years a consistent policy of selection has been followed,


stressing heavy weaning and yearling weights as well as conforma- tion.


5. SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST UNDER RANGE CONDITIONS: “The breeder of animals directs the spark of life itself. The possibilities of


his art are almost infi nite.”


LASATER BEEFMASTER® The 6 {


FOUNDATION HERD OF THE BEEFMASTER BREED “The Pedigree is in the Name”


Essentials


• DISPOSITION • FERTILITY


• WEIGHT • CONFORMATION


• HARDINESS • MILK PRODUCTION


The Lasater Ranch Matheson, CO 80830 719-541-BULL Dale@LasaterRanch.com Alex@LasaterRanch.com


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