Hybrid Vigor
Crossing an Angus bull onto Hereford cows or a Hereford bull onto Angus cows is a powerful and productive way to breed cattle. The hybrid vigor that results is a characteristic that pays dividends from birth to the end of…
Herd Sire Selection: Phenotype (Looks)
In selecting a herd sire, phenotype or how the bull looks is an important factor. Not only do you want an impressive bull in the pasture, but he must also be physically sound. Here are suggestions on what to look…
WCA Bull Test Sale Results
Polled Hereford goes for $7,750… Hagen Cattle and Hay topped the 25th Annual WCA Bull Test Sale held March 21, 2018, with their champion Polled Hereford bull Lot 43. H&S Durable Stud gained 3.77 pounds per day on the 120-day test and weighed 1415 pounds. His sire is Churchill Stud…
Herd Sire Selection: Calving Ease
When looking for a herd sire, another important trait could be calving ease. Calving ease should include the following qualities: Bull’s own birth weight/CED EPD. Head shape. Shoulder width and slope. The depth of body and front shoulders. Hip width.…
Questions to ask HCH when looking at bulls:
Questions you might have when you visit us at HCH: Will my family feel safe around the bulls I am looking at? One of the traits we focus on is docility, so we cull the cattle who have…
Herd Sire Selection: Female Traits
Now is a good time to start thinking about the traits you need in your next herd bull. Giving thought to a herd building plan is an ongoing process and can change with each new herd sire. Here are a…
Herd Sire Selection: What Should I Pay?
Buying a herd sire can be a costly experience, but not in the way you might think A few thoughts to mull over before you decide on an amount you want to spend. Do you have the maternal traits…
Breaking in Your New Herd Bull
Breaking in Your New Herd Bull Bulls require a significant investment, and this should be matched by your effort to ensure they are successful breeders. Following are tips regarding the bull’s most recent diet and the breeding season. …
Customer Bull Gallery
We wish to share cattle pictures as we appreciate the hard work and long hours that go into making a ranch work. Jake and Alisha Klein Herd Henry and Linda Harder Herd Jake and Alisha Klein Herd Dennis Smith Herd Henry & Linda Harder Herd Don & Carolyn Dixon Herd Jo & Steve Byars Herd…
Registered Angus and Registered Hereford Cattle and Alfalfa Hay Family Farm
Visitors and questions are always welcome!We offer Registered Angus and Registered Polled Hereford cattle. Come visit us just north of Spokane, Washington.Angus Bulls for SaleHereford Bulls for SaleHagen Cattle and Hay SpecialtiesHCH provides high quality hay and livestock to the area and takes great pride in providing excellent customer services. AngusTraits we emphasize: • Gentle…
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