Cattle Currently Available - May 2018

Shown are the current cattle available at ZNT Cattle Co.  Bulls are ready to go to work, and this show heifer is going to be a great heifer for either the novice, or the most experienced showman. Contact 

Zane Mai to schedule your visit:  817-233-9357 call or text

16 month old 3/8 Maine Bull - $2500

19 Month Old 3/4 Maine Bull - $2500

Dec 2017 PB Maine Heifer - $2750

Schedule Your Show Heifers

  Now that the Majors are complete, it is time to make plans to get those breeding heifers bred. ZNT Cattle has a full service artificial insemination program to meet your needs.   Contact us to see how we can help you. 

Valentines for your Cows

Talk about a bull that have come on over the winter!  This is an ET calf out of Gucci and our ZNT American Hope 903W donor cow.  He is double bred low birth weight, and that is proven with his 68# birth weight.  On top of that, This 3/4 Maine bull's pedigree is loaded with eye appeal, maternal genetics, and hair.  TH and PHA clean on top of all that.  Contact Zane Mai at 817-233-9357 to schedule a visit to see him or the other bulls we have available.

2018 Ft. Worth Stock Show Special

STOCK SHOW SPECIAL

From now thru February 4th, ZNT is offering the following:

-10% discount on all of our bulls listed on our website, plus 10 free units of ZNT Montego Bay

-ZNT Montego Bay Semen $10/unit on a minimum of 5 units

-ZNT Moves Like Jagger Semen for $10/unit on a minimum of 5 units

-ZNT Triple X Semen for $25/unit with a limit of 10 units per costomer.

We are located just 45 minutes from the Stock Show grounds, so if you are planning on visiting the stock show, you are welcome to park your trailer at our farm.

Contact Zane Mai if any of these great offers interest you.  

817-233-9357

2018 New Year's Feature

No better way to kick off the New Year than to add this powerhouse to your bull battery.  He is a 3/8 Maine/9.78% Chi bull who's sire is out of Northern Improvement, and his dam is straight out of the ZNT donor program.  He is a thick made, wide based bull that goes back to great maternal genetics on both sides.  Did I forget to mention he only had a 63# birth weight on top of it?!?  He is the total package for the spring breeding season.

Bulls Available

BULLS AVAILABLE

The "For Sale Page" has been updated with our currently yearling bulls available for this Winter breeding season. All bulls are percentage Maine Anjou genetics out of cows from our donor program, with moderate birthweights, along with a balanced amount of muscle and maternal genetics.  Year after year, our customers have been very pleased with their bull purchases, and amazed by the quality of their daughters as they perform in their herds.  Letting go of any of the heifers has been the hardest decisions.

Pre-Breeding Checklist

I know many of you are just starting the fall calving season, but as the calves hit the ground, it is never to early to start planning to re-breed those cows and heifers.  Here is a list of things that can make your fall breeding go the best it can.

For me, it can be broken down into two basic categories:  Nutrition and Health

Nutrition:  Once a cow has calved, her nutritional needs change drastically from when she was pregnant.  Your cow is now eating to provide nutrition for her recovery, along with providing all the nutritional requirements her newborn calf requires.  In most cases, these increased needs can be met by using a protein source in conjunction with the nutrients provided by grazing.  Other cases may require the use of supplemental energy and protein to meet these needs.  Proper vitamin and mineral needs can be achieved through basic supplemental feed such as range cubes, the use of injectable nutrients such as MultiMin 90, or by well-balanced mineral supplements like Concept-Aid.  The key to good conception rates is achieved by having the cattle gaining weight going into breeding season, along with allowing the cows 60-90 days post-partum to be physically and hormonally ready to breed.

Health:  The other half of the equation is making sure your cows are vaccinated annually for many of the diseases that can cause low conception rates in cows, and lower mortality in their calves.  My recommendations are to give a dose of Vira-Shield, 7-way, Stay-bred, and wormer (injectable or pour-on)  Vaccinations should be done at least 2 weeks prior to cows being set up for A.I., or being turned out with bulls.  In the South, wormer for parasites should be applied 2-3 times per year.

On top of the preparation of your cows and heifers for calving, this is the time to start evaluating your herd concerning operational goal, genetic outcomes from your current calf crop, and genetic goals for your future.  By planning ahead, you can save yourself money, and sometimes a lot of headaches trying to get semen on the perfect bull for your cow.

Best of luck with your calving season, and don't forget to contact ZNT when making plans to breed those heifers or cows you just got done calving out.

Bred Cattle Special Offer

SOLD

ZNT is offering up a tremendous donor cow that is proven to produce cattle that are marketable throughout the country, and a daughter of this donor cow that is bred to one of the highest performing easy calving Angus bulls in the industry.  Both are TH and PHA Free by pedigree.  See our "For Sale" page for more information and details on these two individuals.

Show Heifer Delight

This little girl is quick out of the blocks to impress.  She is a solid bred heifer going back to Green Valley Cattle and ZNT genetics. Don't miss out on this Purebred Maine heifer, she has a very bright future.  She is a Jan 2017 daughter of GVC Suh, and a very consistent ZNT Montego Bay cow.  

ZNT Bull Update

Updated videos and pictures of bulls available from ZNT Cattle Co.  These bulls are a product of years of genetic selection at ZNT, which focuses on birth weight, maternal genetics, muscle, structure, and eye appeal.  Even if you have an effective A.I. program, these bull can definitely supplement that with genetics that are comparable, and as effective as any of the bulls you can purchase semen on.