Bar 5 Operational Links

About Bar 5
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Production Links

A. Designed Maternal Crossbreeding Program Bar 5 Breeding Philosophies & Techniques
Bar 5 Designed Maternal Crossbreeding Systems

B. Bar 5 Selection Methods & Certified Genetics
Bar 5 Production Selection Methods & Targets Program 
1. Genetics - Sire & Maternal Lines 
2. Physical Assessment – EOT 
3. Genetic Evaluations – EPDs 

BAR 5 Value Chain Operations & Production Partners Links

– Certified Genetics, Profitable Cowherds, Efficient Performance in the Feed Yard, Target Grade – Yield & Quality & Premium Branded Beef  !!!
You now have more options than ever working with Bar 5 Stock Farms Ltd. :

Bar 5 Cattle Pages & GENETIC INFORMATION  
Bar 5 Producers Services 
Circle 3 Certified Genetics Ltd. - Certified Genetics

Click on these links above and explore the Bar 5 “Conception to Consumption” Model of superior genetics, advanced selection techniques.

Long Term Financial Commitment to Genetic Improvement - in 1969 Bar 5 was started !!!
Yes, Bar 5 is here for Long haul. We have persevered in good times and bad. We are committed to Genetic Improvement. Bar 5 has always thought that the answer lies in the selection of better Genetics - not implants, hormones and false gains. Customer Service - Bar 5 puts you first !!! Our value chain partners and end consumer customers simply want...

  • Industry leadership with a pre-determined Production model with a place for independence with cooperation. Bar 5 will provide a dependable supply of bulls with trouble free performance and bankable carcass merit. Reasonable values, with convenient one stop shopping, and reputation genetics. Bar 5 Breeding Guarantee - No ranch stands behind the bulls or females like Bar 5 !! 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Connections up the value chain for all our Producer Partner & Associates.
  • Information with flow to the Consumer & Retailer - Our partners in the Beef Industry.


BAR 5 SA BENZ 415L

Production Selection Methods & Targets

At Bar 5, since 1969, our goal has always been to be a major supplier of superior Maternal seedstock for the beef cattle industry, while ensuring our cattle have

  1. Extremely easy Calving Ease while Maintaining Optimum but high Yearling Gain;  Maximum Marbling with Optimum Rib Eye Area ( REA ) ; and
  2. Rapid Growth but on a moderate Optimum Maturity size.

To ensure profits for both the Cow/Calf producer and the Feedlot operatiors, we strive to ensure that our genetics offer true economic advantages to our customers from the point of a Profitable Cowherd, Saleable Bulls & Marketable Steers.  Muscle. Milk. Performance. Fleckvieh Power. Fleckvieh muscle. As a new era dawns on the beef business, we are now taking aggressive steps to ensure our customers be paid for the true value of their labor, investment, and genetics. The Cowherd has too make money !!! Genetics -  are a powerful thing!!

Click here for the “Production Selection Methods & Targets Program” PDF doc.