For Dix Angus Ranch of Stockton, Kan., proven cows and cow families continue to be the foundation their herd builds upon. With cows expected to be sound, functional and fertile out on pasture, additional stress is placed on females to produce quality offspring year after year.  

“The donor cows selected for our embryo transfer program are cows that are typically 7 years or older who have proven themselves in our environment for a period of time,” says Cody Dix. “We focus on cattle that perform in their given environment rather than on their set of numbers on paper.”

Dix Angus measures the success of their bulls by the kind of cows they leave behind. Their focus on fertility, longevity, structural integrity and maternal strength while maintaining performance means they’re able to offer the kind of cattle that keeps commercial cattlemen profitable.