We do things differently at Section 16. All cattle at S16 are weighed with a digital scale at birth and have been GE-EPD tested. These factors along with genetic prediction tools provide a more precise EPD by adding DNA-based insight to predict offspring performance. NEW FOR 2026 (HEREFORD ONLY) By implementing our Select 16 designations (parameters below), customers will be able to easily identify the Hereford bulls in our offering that excel in each of these four categories: maternal (M), calving ease (Z), performance (P), and carcass (C). 16 Select Program
MZPC
M = maternal Z = calving ease P = performance C= carcass
M
[ top 20% $BMI, top 20% SCF, top 20% TEAT, + top 20% UDDR ] Goal: Produce replacement females that last a long time in the herd and breed back on time, all while maintaining good teat and udder structure. [ top 10% CE + top 10% BW ] Goal: Only focused on CE and BW for possible situations with labor limitations, knowing that the cow and environment also play a part in calf’s actual CE + BW. [ top 50% CE, top 50% BW, top 20% WW, + top 20% YW ] Goal: Enough Calving Ease to get a live calf, and that calf grows fast. No replacements kept back. All calves are sold by the pound. [ top 30% CW, top 30% REA, + top 30% MARB ] Goal: Focus on producing a superior carcass, while maintaining carcass weight.
Z
P
C WHAT’S IN A NAME [ the S16 naming process, explained ]
AHA: 44648331• DOB: 2/13/2025 S16 434L DAYBREAK 637N Herd Prefix SECTION 16 CATTLE CO. Dam’s ID Number S16 32H MISS REDMAN 434L Sire Name OBH DAYBREAK 751J ET
Sequential Number ID
Year Born BEFORE ID = FALL BORN BEHIND ID = SPRING BORN
When we decide to keep a herd bull raised by Section 16, we give him his own unique name, to not confuse his offspring with his sire’s. NOTE:
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