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Dusty Prairie
Ranch, Bartley, Nebraska is located in the Southwest corner
of the state, approximately 20 miles East of McCook. The Dusty
Prairie Ranch, as we know it today, has evolved over the
past 32 years. We have seen many changes and improvements, but there
has always been a common thread coursing through the pages of our
history . . . a common plan that has strengthened and carried us
through both good times and bad. We have always planned to be the
best that we can be, to give the best we have to offer and to strive
toward excellence without sacrificing honesty and integrity.
As our first
Amerifax calves grew, we were particularly impressed by the calving
ease, the vigor of the calves as they hit the ground and a growth
pattern that resulted in heavier weaning weights. Since that first
calf crop, we have strived to attain a balance of
traits that are required for profitability in the cattle business.
We have focused our herd on calving ease without sacrificing
performance. Amerifax cattle excel in many traits across the board.
We do not encounter fertility problems, calving
difficulty, poor udders, or disposition problems. We do enjoy the
rewards of black-carcassed animals, fleshability, heavy weaning
weights, hybrid vigor and desirable cutability traits. The bottom
line is that Amerifax cattle will make money for you!
Since we began in
the seedstock business, it has been our firm belief that when our
customers invest in our seedstock, they should receive more than
just a bull to breed their cows. We do our best to understand their
problems, their goals and their operation in general. We then work
with them to develop a planned breeding program. Because we maintain
communication lines with them, these people have become more than
just customers. They are now valued friends. We invite you to join
the Dusty Prairie Ranch Family! We hope to see you at
our Annual Sale in April or stop by anytime to take a look at our
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PROGENY
CHARACTERISTICS
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Moderate Birthweight |
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Superb Disposition |
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Extraordinary
Fleshing Ability |
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Volume with Natural
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Excellent Weaning
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Outstanding Carcass
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About
Amerifax . . .
Amerifax is a "made in the U.S.A." breed of cattle.
The roots for this American breed began in 1977 when the
National Amerifax Association was founded. The name "Amerifax"
was derived from American Friesian-Angus Cross. Beef Friesians
were first brought from Ireland to the U.S. in 1971. Although
originally the Beef Friesian was developed with a dual
purpose, it had been bred with the emphasis on beef
production for nearly 100 years. The Holstein-Friesian, on
the other hand, was bred solely for milk production.
Maternal
Characteristics . . .
Maternal Characteristics possessed by these cattle
offer the cattleman an undeniable advantage. The replacement
female displays tremendous mothering ability and produces and
abundant supply of milk without experiencing udder
difficulties. An unusual feature of the breed is the shortened
gestation length, which is only 274-280 days. This is 10 days
to 2 weeks less than most other breeds which naturally allows
for easier calving. In addition to birthweights of only 65-85
pounds, newborn calves have a long-muscled conformation that
contributes to calving ease. Yet another factor affecting the
ability to calve easily, is the large pelvic size found in
both the bulls and females.
High
Fertility . . .
High Fertility and early maturity are another plus for
the Amerifax cattle. The bulls are aggressive breeders and
will easily cover the ground to handle a large number of
females. The fertility of the cows becomes evident as they
wean off heavy calves and continue to breed back each season.
Dispositions . . .
Dispositions of both the male and female are
exceptionally gentle. It is believed that disposition has a
direct influence on growth, fertility, conception rates,
calving ease and mothering ability. Also the low cost of labor
involved with gentle cattle will result in higher profit
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Customer
Recognition
Phillip
and Jeannie Woods. . .
Warrensburg, Missouri
"Since we started using DPR bulls, the weaning weights
of our fall calves have increased over 80 lbs. Doug has worked
closely with Jeannie and I to help us improve the quality of
our cow herd. Because of the improvements we have experienced,
we are eager to tell our friends and neighbors about the
Dusty Prairie Program."
Pictured are Phillip and Jeannie Woods with Doug looking at
their calves sired by a DPR bull. |
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More Customers
Appreciation. . .
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"I knew I couldn't afford to
get hurt, so I switched to DPR genetics!" |
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"For 7-8 years I had been
losing ground on weaning weights, so I started looking for
something different" |
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"We've increased the volume and
thickness in our cows and calves since we switched to DPR
bulls!" |
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"I just visited DPR and saw
this years sale offering. They have the best genetics you'll
ever find - -Check it out!" |
DUSTY PRAIRIE
RANCH
Is The FINAL ANSWER! -- Make the SWITCH Today! |

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Doug Harsh
71594 Road 404 - Bartley, NE 69020
PH: 308-350-2500

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