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Welcome to Rainbow’s Edge Gelbvieh
Herd Sire Sales
Forage Developed, Registered, Virgin Bulls
Annually we have a 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 calving ease bulls with birth weights ranging between 70-95lb. Contact the farm about your breeding requirements for your heifers and mature cows.
Female Sales
Annually we have a small selection of registered cows and heifers for sale. Contact the farm for a viewing and to discuss your herd needs.
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.
An analyst 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 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.
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…
