The 2024 Brahman Championships Series ™ was a tremendous success. 136 heads from fourteen different breeders. 97 Heifers and thirty-eight bulls born from June to November 2023, 39 sires and 89 dams were represented in this test. Five different award categories were assigned to bulls and heifers: Feed Efficiency Champion, Average Daily Gain Champion, Sustainability Champion, Carcass Champion and Performance Champion.
FEED EFFICIENCY CHAMPIONS
These are the animals that we do more with less, these two animals gain above average consuming significantly less than expected. Feed efficiency is determined using a trait known as residual feed intake.
Feed Efficiency Champion Female – RIO MS ROCO 105L Owned by: Rio Ranch, Residual Feed Intake: -4.8 lbs. Feed to Gain: 4.2 lb. feed/lb. gain, Feed cost savings: $16
Feed Efficiency Champion Bull – JJ CINCO DIDOR 598/2 Owned by: Double J Genetics – Johnny Jefcoat, Residual Feed Intake: -3 lbs., Feed to Gain: 5.0 lb. feed/lb. gain, Feed cost savings: $77
AVERAGE DAILY GAIN CHAMPIONS
Average Daily Gain (ADG) can be defined as the average amount of weight a market animal will gain each day during the feeding period. ADG can be calculated by taking the amount of weight an animal has gained since the last weight and dividing the weight by the number of days since that last weight.
ADG Champion Female – HK MS. PASSPORT 401/3 Owned by: HK Cattle, Average Daily Gain: 3.75 lbs./day, Days on feed: 63 less days, Feeder cost savings: $168
ADG Champion Bull – BRC STANDING ON BUSINESS 365 Owned by: BRC Ranch – Brandon & Rachel Cutrer Average Daily Gain: 4.65 lbs./day, Days on feed: 43 less days, Feeder cost savings: $38
MISS CK 74/3, CHUCK KIKER
SUSTAINABILITY CHAMPIONS
The Sustainability award encompasses three traits that are the pillars of sustainability, environmental, social and economics – Feed intake, days on feed and pound of product. (RFI-ADGREA). These awards select animals that do more with less.
Sustainability Champion Female – RIO MS ROCO 105L, Owned by: Rio Ranch
Sustainability Champion Bull – JDH JOKULL MANSO 267/1 ET, Owned by J.D. Hudgins – Goudeau Division
RIO MS ROCO 105L, RIO RANCH
JDH JOKULL MANSO 267/1,
J.D. HUDGINS-GOUDEAU DIVISION
CARCASS CHAMPIONS
The Carcass champions were selected based on Predicted Live Weight (ADG) and Marbling (US IMF).
Carcass Champion Bull – JDH JAI MANSO 264/1 ET Owned by J.D. Hudgins – Goudeau Division Live Weight: 1,587 lbs., Ultrasound IMF: 5.2, Carcass Value: $1,882
Carcass Champion Female – MISS J&M MANILA 654/3 Owned by: ST Genetics, Live Weight: 1473 lbs., Ultrasound IMF: 4.3, Carcass Value: $1,724
MISS CK 89/3, CHUCK KIKER
JDH LADY GENESIS MANSO 497/0,
J.D. HUDGINS-GOUDEAU DIVISION
PERFORMANCE CHAMPIONS
The performance champions were calculated using this formula: Profit = Carcass Revenue – Input Costs – Fixed Cost. The champion animals had exemplary performance and profitability.
Performance Champion Female – MISS CK 79/3 Owned by: Chuck Kiker, Carcass Value: $1,724, Feed Cost: $440, Feeder profitability: $341
Performance Champion Bull – JDH JAI MANSO 264/1 ET Owned by J.D. Hudgins – Goudeau Division Carcass Value: $1,882, Feed Cost: $523, Feeder profitability: $318
MISS CK 79/3, CHUCK KIKER
JDH JAI MANSO 264/1,
J.D. HUDGINS-GOUDEAU DIVISION
The first ST Genetics Brahman Championship Series Evaluation program was a successful endeavor, and a second test began November 25, 2024. Cattle participating in the second test will be on display during the Houston International Show in March 2025. Learn more by visiting https://bit.ly/STGenetics-Brahman-Contest-2.
