In our registered heifer program, we work to amplify the same standards that we have for our cows. We raise heifers that show a gentle disposition and good weaning weights. It is important that our heifers inherit certain traits to add capacity, depth, and quality structure into their future calves.

The B.A.R does not believe in supplemental feeding on heifer calves up to weaning. We have never used creep feed and never will. Our goal is to provide you with base genetics you can trust and BUILD on. Studies have shown that the additional energy gained by feed can lead to fat deposits in the udder and negatively affect that heifer’s ability to milk over her lifespan. Creating yearling heifers that are too fat not only decreases their ability to mature and ovulate but also negatively affects their estrous synchronization.

​ It’s imperative to only keeps cows who are excellent mothers with great milking traits so that their progeny can offer the same things back to any herd. The EPD’s on our livestock are backed by decades of powerful breeding! On the ranch we work regularly to cull any problematic traits from the cows. This is ensured through regular genetic testing, so that we can only offer the best heifers to commercial and registered buyers, always.

Our program is a foundation for any operation who wants to enhance cow and calf performance overall! We have long lines of top producing champion female production cow families in our herd! Look for cow families like Blackbird, Blackcap, Erica, Eriskay & Windy. We have seen these lines prove over and over what a functional cow can offer a herd for feet, frame, calf production and longevity. We have seen these females offer consistent calving ease, easy fleshing, and milkability for generations. Those qualities and more are what we want to offer you!!