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polled Herefords in our cow herd are mostly of the Victor Domino
bloodlines. This line of cattle are known for fertility, good udders and
plenty of milk. The Victor Domino’s were originally developed in the
southern United States (Georgia) to withstand the heat and drought
conditions and still be productive cattle. They were started in the 1940s
by R.W. Jones and were some of the very first cattle to be subjected to
performance testing and record keeping. They have been carefully selected
over the past half a century to perform and produce routinely in the harsh
southern climate from Texas to Florida. Our calves have the desirable
combination of low birth weights and high weaning weights. The Victor
Dominos from Southwest Turf are a very attractive line of cattle that can
be used to compliment any serious cow/calf operation. These cattle have
good eye pigment, are easy keeping, average size and great mothering
ability. We have enhanced our Victor breeding by including some Plato
Domino (Trask) bloodlines that have increased muscle and thickness in our
calves.
To build Southwest Turf’s herd, we were able to select Victor Domino cattle from some of the top known herds in the United States. These would include CES Polled Herefords of Wadley, GA., JMS Polled Herefords of Knifley, KY., Neal Trask of Anderson S.C., Crooked Lake Ranch of Frostproof, FL and my brother, Tom Jungman, with his Olmos Creek Ranch cattle in Karnes City, TX. We attempt to upgrade often which generally includes some changes in our breeding program each year. Recently, we were able to purchase a group of females from the famous Pat Wilson’s Crooked Lake Ranch. Two of the cows we purchased go back to RHF Victor 424 218 and his sire PW Beau Victor 424 (please see pictures this page).
This is exciting because it is a bloodline that produces thick, strong and deep bodied cattle along with having the highest milk EPD in the Victor breed. This a welcomed opportunity, as we are always looking for ways to recharge and enhance our program. Here we have old time genetics that have stood the test of time. There is only one reason that 218 and 424 continue to be used today, because they have what really works. The type of cattle a person can rely on year after year after year.
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As
mentioned on the home page, we are very excited about having several “Dams
of Distinction” in our herd as recognized by the American Hereford
Association. According to Craig Huffines, American Hereford Association
Executive Secretary, “These are the most efficient cows in the Hereford
breed. They have met the strictest requirements for early calving,
reproductive efficiency, calving intervals of no greater than one year,
and weaning weight ratios in the top end of the breeder’s herd.” Perhaps
this is somewhat of a testimony to the Victor Domino cattle and the
results of selection for better animals to serve the southern region
during the past fifty years.
