Rupp Ranch

"USMARC just released new research regarding breed-specific heterosis for growth and carcass traits in 18 United States cattle breeds, and Gelbvieh-sired females were the only Bos ta**us females with a maternal weaning weight advantage. The data revealed that Gelbvieh-influenced females had a maternal weaning weight advantage of 22.7 pounds."

Read "Made to Mother" in the September issue of The Profit Picture to learn why data continues to prove Gelbvieh is the maternal breed of choice, available at https://gelbvieh.org/news/publications/profit-picture.

Let’s hear it for the Dads! Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads and Sires of Rupp Ranch. 🧡

• Zack Rupp
• Jon Alexander
• Randy Rupp
• GHGF Cracker Jack G310 ET
• RUPP On The Rox 115J ET
• RUPP On The Money 426M ET

And a honorable mention Happy Father’s Day to our junior herd sires out here working to become Dads 😉
• JRI Picasso 253N45 ET
• RUPP Noble 518N ET
• RUPP Neon Moon 517N ET
• RUPP Nashville 513N

We hope all our friends and customers had a special weekend spending time with your loved ones!

Carcass data from over 5,200 head of Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle resulted in 90% USDA Prime and USDA Choice quality grades with 88% yield grades 1, 2, or 3.

The last of the long yearling bulls were delivered today to customers. Thank you to all who have purchased bulls from us! We look forward to hearing about your calf crops and are here to support you.

This is a group we have been exceptionally proud of. I like to check various stats to understand the direction our program is headed. I thought it’d be fun to share a few here.

Of the Spring 2025-born bulls:
• Two Gelbvieh bulls and one Balancer were retained for in herd use
• 25% were the result of Embryo transfer and an additional 42% out of AI sires
• 46% were purebred Gelbvieh (75% Gelbvieh or higher) and 54% Balancer
• Bulls sold to three states: Oklahoma, Missouri, and Texas
• 43% of bulls sold to repeat bull customers
• 71% sold in groups of two or more to the same buyer

If we weren’t able to work together this year, please reach out next year. We’d love to highlight the value add of Rupp Ranch Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics to your operation and work with you to find the right fit for your needs. We have bulls available beginning approximately mid-February every year, selling first come first serve.