Cattle producers that have been using Angus genetics for several years continually ask the question: What breed should we use next? They know they can’t afford to give up all the advantages of hybrid vigor. Often times they choose Charolais. A Charolais bull used on Angus cows does produce a very desirable feeder calf. But, it leaves your hands completely tied when selecting replacement females, your most important long-term investment. The Charolais-cross female is simply too low in milk and fertility to keep as a replacement. The result forces you to either select replacements from a smaller pool of available heifers or purchase replacements.

    This is the very reason Schiefelbein Farms started our Black Balancer program. Black Balancers add heterosis to your cowherd while producing market-topping calves and exceptional females. The chart to the right shows how Black Balancers compare to Charolais.

Profit-making Calves

    The Black Balancers sire calves lighter at birth. We match our very lowest birth weight cows to elite Gelbvieh and Simmental bulls capable of producing moderate birth weight and explosive growth.

Market-topping Feeder Calves

    Black Balancers maintain the optimum mix of Angus and Continental genetics that work best in the feedyard.

Grid-Premium Carcasses

    Black Balancer produce the proper blend of marbling with muscle to capture top grid premiums on the packer’s rail.

Exceptional Females