The Ranchers Dozen opportunity
Perfect for a new to Gelbvieh breed producer, or the experienced breeders looking to increase numbers in 2022. A group of 11 premium registered Gelbvieh females and a choice of breeding sire available.
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Welcome to Rainbow’s Edge Gelbvieh
Herd Sire Sales
Forage Developed, Registered, Virgin Bulls
We currently have a full selection of two year old bulls for sale! Our bulls come with a semen test and up to date vaccinations. Gelbvieh registered stock. DNA test results are available on request.
We have mature herd cow bulls (80-95lb birth weights) and heifer bulls (70-75lb birth weights.)
Female Sales
7 replacement heifers, 4 bred females, 1 bull appropriate for heifers.Contact Rainbows Edge Gelbvieh for more information on this unique opportunity for a premium group of cattle.
A decade of herd improvement work (built on the work of Valley Gelbvieh and Abel Farms) has been done with these females to make some of the most fertile and maternal ladies in the Canadian Gelbvieh Breed Association with some of the best calving ease available. Moderate frames, above average feet, udder, and teat quality. Rainbows Edge Gelbvieh has one of the highest ratings of maternal traits and stability in the CGA.
The package includes:
7 replacement heifers – 2021 registered Gelbvieh heifers. 2 Balancers (Registered Gelbvieh crossed with Registered Angus perfect for embryo transplants), 5 Registered Gelbvieh, sired by RPS 110G (pictured). Breed on your calving schedule.
4 bred females – registered Gelbvieh April/May Bred Cows and
1 registered Gelbvieh April/May Bred Heifer (top of pen female. )1 Bull – registered, virgin, forage developed, 2 year old, Gelbvieh breeding bull with appropriate calving ease and birth weight for heifers can be included in the package. Choice of two heifer bulls or two mature cow bulls.
Natural Beef
We offer a selection of natural beef animals finished on grass or forage each year.
We offer humanely raised animals for ground beef and cuts. Reserve your natural beef with our farm today.
Select your own local butcher and have your beef raised the natural way and prepared how you like it.
About Us
Rainbow’s Edge Gelbvieh is a registered cow-calf operation in Central Alberta. A passion for breed improvement and consistency, drives Rainbow’s Edge Gelbvieh’s breeding program and its involvement with the Canadian Gelbvieh Association.
Owner operators, Emylene and Michael, grew up in Central Alberta on and around the farm. Emylene started in the registered Gelbvieh breed in 2013 after working with commercial cattle. In 2013, Emylene worked cattle alone or with the help of friends and was delighted with how gentle Gelbvieh were and how maternal and self-sufficient the females were during open pasture calving.
A data scientist by trade, Emylene started tracking genetic traits and using genomically enhanced DNA testing to make breeding and selection decisions with impartial and strict protocols, which has lead to consistency and an intimate knowledge of her herd’s performance, maternal traits, and genetic potential.
Rainbow’s Edge Gelbvieh Selection Criteria
Emylene and Michael both work full time jobs as well as have cattle and honey bees. For them, cattle have to work without being coddled. Firm selection standards make low maintenance cattle.
Rainbow’s Edge prioritizes maternal traits, genetic potential, and stayability over performance, knowing performance can be accomplished in one generation, but conformation, foot, udder and teat structure, takes more than five years to stamp into a herd with consistency. One generation of poor breeding can undo a decade of hard work building conformation and structural correctness.
Further, Rainbow’s Edge has worked with Abel Farms, to develop a forage program for the herd which forces cattle to do well on forage, or be cut from the breeding program. Yearling EPD’s are smaller (Weanling EPD’s are consistent) this route, but the genetic potential for performance of bulls and heifers is proven, instead of mitigated with feeding practices.
Herd Sire Sales
2 Year Old, Forage Developed, Registered, Virgin Bulls Our bulls come with a semen test and up to date vaccinations. Gelbvieh registered stock. DNA test results are available on request. Inquire at the Farm in Lacombe, AB for more information or to book a…
Gelbvieh Females
Gelbvieh females are renowned for their calving ease, maternal instincts, milk production and easy fleshing. When combined with their beautiful femininity, gentle dispositions, longevity, solid footedness and excellent udder and teat quality, Gelbvieh were a perfect fit for our operation. We think they are…
Why Gelbvieh
The Gelbvieh breed has long been revered for its longevity, maternal excellence, early maturity (second of all breeds tested), good capacity, strong foot structure and docile temperament. The Canadian Gelbvieh Association recognizes the need for an excellent cross breed, Gelbvieh fit the bill. Don’t just…
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