The Angus Advantage
4-Landry’s Ranch specializes in raising Angus cattle, renowned for their exceptional characteristics. Our foundation herd has been meticulously selected from distinguished bloodlines with favorable EPDs across Texas. We also maintain a small herd of Aberdeen Angus cows, which are favored by customers seeking a more compact profile. The Aberdeen Angus closely resembles the original Angus of the early 19th century, originating from polled and predominantly black cattle of northeast Scotland in the historic province of Aberdeenshire. Regardless of your ranch’s specific requirements, we have the cattle to meet your needs.
You could choose another breed, but the dollar signs and data will lead you to Angus. The first Angus cattle imported to the United States were a novelty breed, quickly becoming known for their mothering ability. Today, the Angus cow is the epitome of maternal instincts and the top choice for terminal traits.
Couple its genetic strengths with the people and the programs to back the breed up, it won’t take long to see that Angus isn’t just an option, it’s the best choice for your operation. When Angus cattle are on the feedyard show list, packer buyers pay attention. They know that cattle sired by Angus genetics are more likely to grade on the rail and qualify for premium programs like the Certified Angus Beef® brand.
Business Advantage
Angus genetics are a key component of 4-Landry’s cattle operation. Angus bulls can be used in either straight breeding or cross-breeding programs to produce calves with low birthweights but high weaning weights, while also having valuable maternal traits for replacement heifers. Producers can also choose Angus genetics for high growth and exceptional carcass characteristics.
The extensive diversity of the Angus breed ensures that there are Angus genetics suitable for every production environment. Angus is the largest beef breed organization, which allows producers to select genetics that are adapted to different environments and have specific breeding goals. Each year, packers allocate millions of dollars in grid premiums for carcasses that meet all ten quality-based specifications and obtain the CAB certification.
