A Harvard graduate with an economics degree, the David Danciger’s lifelong passion for Angus cattle began in 1950. Since that time, he and his wife, Emma, have been fascinated with producing high-performing, registered Angus cattle that are adaptable across environments.

A scientist at heart, David concentrated on continuous genetic improvement within his Angus herd. The Dancigers’ moved from Texas to Colorado in 1980, where they established Tybar Ranch near Carbondale. To meet the challenges of a new environment, David began testing for pulmonary artery pressure (PAP) with Colorado State University in 1984 — providing groundbreaking work for Angus cattle at high elevations.