A future-ready herd today
Making sense of data
At Beefbooster, we don't guess. We test. That means starting with the selection of genetically superior individuals, with only a certain percentage of our calves qualifying as seedstock. Then we breed the
strains to enhance certain characteristics depending on your goals. Our testing process is the most
exact anywhere, and we carefully record the data of our bulls to ensure it keeps working and improving
year after year.
Over 30 years of dedication to the vision
In 1970, we began rounding up the best scientists, cattlemen and professionals connected with the industry to develop the Beefbooster concept. Along the way, we had to overcome the traditional ideas
about how you breed and choose bulls, and our perseverance paid off. Today, we're recognized as the
top supplier of hybrid bulls in Western Canada. Plus, we have a mountain of data proving the success
of our scientific approach to raising more efficient cattle.
The proven science of Igenity® DNA testing
Beefbooster bulls are tested for DNA markers using the Igenity® DNA marker panel from Merial to give you a more accurate description of the traits that are hard to measure, or have low heritability. For example, carcass merit traits (difficult to measure) and fertility (low heritability) for more predictable profits. The Igenity test is a comprehensive profile that provides information on a wide variety of traits, for example net feed efficiency.
Meet the best of breeders
John Stewart-Smith, Co-founder
"Breed for the best. It's as simple as that. We've put together the largest and most comprehensive genetic improvement program around. It's a unique program – the first of its kind."
Antelope Butte Ranch - M1
Darryl Carlson - M2
Anchor X Ranching - M3
Sabre Ranch - M3
Brain Harris - M4
SN Ranch - M4
Jack Vandervalk - M4
Jerry Holtman - M4
Quarter Circle X Ranch - M4
Gilchrist Ranches - Tx
Wes Kirk - Tx
Quarter Circle X Ranch - Tx
The founding eight cattlemen
- Marshall Copithorne
- Neil Harvie
- Tom Gilchrist
- John Stewart-Smith
- Dan McKinnon
- Jim Burns
- Alvin Kumlin
- Sherm & Charlie Ewing
"What made us mavericks? Our firm belief that hybrid bulls are ultimately superior to purebred bulls, because of the ability to pick and choose to get the best of any breed in the offspring."