Maine Calving Ease Sires

The cattle industry is at a crossroads and the Maine Anjou breed specifically.  We (ZNT Cattle) have strived for years to produce Maine Anjou cattle with moderate birth weights, superior maternal characteristics, and free of genetic defects yet are still able to compete in the show ring and on the rail.  We feel Montego Bay and Triple X are the culmination of our herd direction.

Montego Bay's first calf crop has exceeded our expectations with his ability to produce low birth weights and calving ease without compromising muscle and style.  He has consistently stamped his calves with a look and hair that will catch your eye.  Calves have been averaging in the 60-70 pound range out of heifers and 70-80 pound range out of cows. Blood lines and the structural correctness in the calves tell us that his females should go on to make excellent replacement females and bull calves should be marketable as either bulls or show steers.  Our observations are that he is a perfect match for medium to large framed heifers and cows.  More information about Montego Bay {here} and click {here} for past blogs and pictures of calves.

Triple X's true value is now being realized as heifers out of him enter production themselves.  He has proven himself as a heifer-safe sire that provides that extra performance and style.  Offspring have been very competitive in the show ring and are now just as competitive in the pasture as cows.  Birth weights have been in the 60-80 pound range but he provides a smooth shoulder that makes him not just a low birth weight bull, but provides true calving ease.  He is a great match for small to medium framed cattle and cattle that need that extra look.  More information about Triple X can be found {here} and click {here} for past blogs related to Triple X.

Bidding for Bluebonnets & Buckles Sale Ends at 7pm Tonight

Go to SteerPlanet.com to make your bids on these great Maine Anjou genetics from several Maine Anjou members throughout the state of Texas.

http://sales.steerplanet.com/category/332/Bluebonnets-and-Buckles-Sale-426.html

24 Hours until Bidding Opens

Only 24 hours until bidding opens on the 2nd Annual Bluebonnets & Buckles Sale.  Take some time to check out not only the great cattle and semen donation lots from ZNT, but from all the supportive members of the Texas Maine Anjou Association.  Bidding ends at 7pm on April 26th.

ZNT Sires Represented As Fundraiser Semen Lots

What a perfect time to not only gather up some ZNT cattle genetics, but also support a great organization like the Texas Maine Anjou Association!  Make sure to visit the 2nd Annual Bluebonnets & Buckles Online Sale on SteerPlanet.com to make your bids.  Sale ends at 7pm on April 26th.  100% of the proceeds go to the Texas Maine Anjou Association.

ZNT Montego Bay - Lot B and Lot J

ZNT Moves Like Jagger - Lot I

ZNT Moves Like Jagger Calves Selling April 26th

These three ZNT Moves Like Jagger calves will be highlighting the 2nd Annual Bluebonnets & Buckles Online Sale on April 26th.  They are perfect examples of the consistency of quality he is transmitting to his offspring.  All these calves represent 100% of the Moves Like Jagger calves that they produced in their herds.  They are not just the cream off the top.  Make sure to come see these calves in person, as they will be on display on April 26th at the Texas State Jr. Maine and Chi Show in Ft. Worth, TX.

Click on picture to take you to their auction pages

Lot 2 - Bull
Sept PB Moves Like Jagger x BK Top Secret x DVMM Jazz

Lot 5 - Heifer
Sept 50% Maine Moves Like Jagger x Reg Angus

Lot 12 - Heifer
Sept 50% Maine Moves Like Jagger x Reg Angus

ZNT Consignments to the Bluebonnets & Buckles Online Sale April 26th

Presenting ZNT's consignments to the Bluebonnets and Buckles Online Sale put on by the Texas Maine Anjou Association, and hosted on SteerPlanet.com. Bidding ends at 7pm on Saturday, April 26th.  Make sure to log on early and get your buyers number.

Lot 2
Sept Purebred Maine Bull
Sired by ZNT Moves Like Jagger
Dam:  BK Xylose (BK Top Secret x DVMM Jazz)
Link to Sale Lot

Lot 10
Sept 3/4 Maine Heifer
Sired by BNZW Gucci
Dam:  JAZX Audrey 352N (CTR Success x Double Bred Showtime)
Link to Sale Lot

2nd Annual Bluebonnets & Buckles Sale - April 26th

Mark Your Calendars

2015 Promo Bull? You be the judge.

You won't see the big boys doing this - posting their future sires at a true 60 days.  Here is a Purebred Maine bull prospect out of BNZW Gucci and our ZNT Autumn 112Y (SZH Deuces Are Wild x Audrey) first calf heifer.  He was born in late January and is polled with an 82# BW.  The sky's the limit on this one.

WCYF Montego Bay Heifer Judge's Comments

Nothing feels better than to hear a judge compliment a calf like the judge at the 2014 Wise County Youth Fair judge complimenting this Montego Bay x Double Bred EXT heifer as she wins her class.  Congratulations to Wesley Ruddick and Donna Martin for raising this heifer and your confidence in the ZNT program.

"Wins this class by a good stretch.  I think this is a good kind of cattle right there -  in the way that she's made: fault-free, she's sound, she's practical, she's deep-bodied, she's muscular, she's stylish."

Fresh Weaned Montego Bay Steers

Just clipped out just a couple of fall prospect calves that Wesley Ruddick had born this year out of Montego Bay.  Calves have been weaned right at two weeks, and are coming on like crazy. So happy to see on of our partners having such great success with their ZNT genetics.

As quoted by one of the breeders using Montego Bay for natural service, "No matter what type or quality of cow you breed Montego Bay to, the calf will be better than the dam".

Semen available on Montego Bay from SEK Genetics, Cattle Visions, Bull Barn Genetics, or directly from ZNT Cattle Co. and its Montego Bay shareholders.

Sept Montego Bay Steer
Out of a Bojo first calf heifer

Oct Montego Bay Steer
Out of a commercial Black Brockle Face cow