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Beefmaster Genetics for Export

by Joe Mask | Published April 10, 2014

By: Bill Pendergrass, BBU Executive Vice President

The Beefmaster Breeders United (BBU) International Committee has been working tirelessly for the past several years to spotlight how Beefmaster genetics can add significant value and efficiency to cattle operations around the globe. 2014 has been a crowning achievement for this group of hard working members as world wide interest in Beefmaster genetics has reached new peaks.

Cattlemen from Columbia, Nicaragua, Mexico, Thailand, Poland, Italy and Malaysia, to name a few countries, have been working closely with BBU International Committee members to source and expedite exports of Beefmaster genetics to their counties. The volume of interest from countries looking to import American bovine genetics has increased dramatically over the past few years. BBU anticipates this trend to continue and the International Committee is working hard to keep Beefmasters positioned as one of the most exported breeds in the U.S.

While there is strong interest in Beefmaster genetics in the export market, it is very important for breeders to understand that qualifying genetics for export is an expensive, time consuming and often times frustrating endeavor. It is strongly recommended that breeders do their research on the required tests and certifications for live cattle, semen and embryos before they collect bulls, flush cows or commit to live cattle exports. Having said that, many breeders have accepted the challenge and have done the required work to make their genetics as attractive to international buyers as possible.

BBU is creating a database of members who have exportable genetics available and/or are interested in working with parties who are seeking Beefmaster genetics for export. Having a current list of breeders, contact info and their inventories of CSS semen, exportable embryos and live cattle is essential to assisting interested international parties when they contact BBU as they begin their search for exportable genetics.

Please contact the BBU office at 210-732-3132 to be added to the BBU International Export Listing.

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