{"id":18559,"date":"2024-12-03T08:00:46","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T14:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brahmanjournal.com\/cattle\/?p=18559"},"modified":"2024-12-05T20:35:44","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T02:35:44","slug":"st-genetics-brahman-championship-series-evaluation-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brahmanjournal.com\/cattle\/st-genetics-brahman-championship-series-evaluation-program","title":{"rendered":"ST Genetics Brahman Championship Series Evaluation Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

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.<\/em><\/p>\n

FEED EFFICIENCY CHAMPIONS<\/strong>
\nThese 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.<\/p>\n

Feed Efficiency Champion Female<\/strong> – 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
\nFeed Efficiency Champion Bul<\/strong>l – 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<\/p>\n

\"Feed
Feed Efficiency Champion Female<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Feed
Feed Efficiency Champion Bull<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

AVERAGE DAILY GAIN CHAMPIONS<\/strong>
\nAverage 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.<\/em><\/p>\n

ADG Champion Female<\/strong> – 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
\nADG Champion Bull<\/strong> – BRC STANDING ON BUSINESS 365 Owned by: BRC Ranch \u2013 Brandon & Rachel Cutrer Average Daily Gain: 4.65 lbs.\/day, Days on feed: 43 less days, Feeder cost savings: $38<\/p>\n

\"ADG
ADG RESERVE CHAMPION FEMALE:
MISS CK 74\/3, CHUCK KIKER<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

SUSTAINABILITY CHAMPIONS<\/strong>
\nThe Sustainability award encompasses three traits that are the pillars of sustainability, environmental, social and economics \u2013 Feed intake, days on feed and pound of product. (RFI-ADGREA). These awards select animals that do more with less.<\/em><\/p>\n

Sustainability Champion Female<\/strong> – RIO MS ROCO 105L, Owned by: Rio Ranch
\nSustainability Champion Bull<\/strong> – JDH JOKULL MANSO 267\/1 ET, Owned by J.D. Hudgins \u2013 Goudeau Division<\/p>\n

\"SUSTAINABILITY
SUSTAINABILITY CHAMPION FEMALE:
RIO MS ROCO 105L, RIO RANCH<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"SUSTAINABILITY
SUSTAINABILITY CHAMPION BULL:
JDH JOKULL MANSO 267\/1,
J.D. HUDGINS-GOUDEAU DIVISION<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

CARCASS CHAMPIONS<\/strong>
\nThe Carcass champions were selected based on Predicted Live Weight (ADG) and Marbling (US IMF).<\/em><\/p>\n

Carcass Champion Bull<\/strong> – 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
\nCarcass Champion Female<\/strong> – MISS J&M MANILA 654\/3 Owned by: ST Genetics, Live Weight: 1473 lbs., Ultrasound IMF: 4.3, Carcass Value: $1,724<\/p>\n

\"CARCASS
CARCASS RESERVE CHAMPION FEMALE:
MISS CK 89\/3, CHUCK KIKER<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"CARCASS
CARCASS CHAMPION BULL:
JDH LADY GENESIS MANSO 497\/0,
J.D. HUDGINS-GOUDEAU DIVISION<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

PERFORMANCE CHAMPIONS<\/strong>
\nThe performance champions were calculated using this formula: Profit = Carcass Revenue \u2013 Input Costs \u2013 Fixed Cost. The champion animals had exemplary performance and profitability.<\/em><\/p>\n

Performance Champion Female<\/strong> – MISS CK 79\/3 Owned by: Chuck Kiker, Carcass Value: $1,724, Feed Cost: $440, Feeder profitability: $341
\nPerformance Champion Bull<\/strong> – JDH JAI MANSO 264\/1 ET Owned by J.D. Hudgins \u2013 Goudeau Division Carcass Value: $1,882, Feed Cost: $523, Feeder profitability: $318<\/p>\n

\"PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE CHAMPION FEMALE:
MISS CK 79\/3, CHUCK KIKER<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE CHAMPION BULL:
JDH JAI MANSO 264\/1,
J.D. HUDGINS-GOUDEAU DIVISION<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The first ST Genetics Brahman<\/strong> 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.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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