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CANADIAN GELBVIEH ASSOC
109, 2116 - 27th Ave NE
Calgary, Alberta T2E 7A6
Phone: 403-250-8640
Fax: 403-291-5624
E-Mail: gelbvieh@gelbvieh.ca
Website: www.gelbvieh.ca

Gelbvieh cattle are well-balanced, long-bodied and well-fleshed beef production units. Without being bulgy, the meat carries well down the hind quarters of these moderately framed animals. Gelbvieh cattle have strong, well-placed limbs which stand on dark, hard hooves. While originally a horned, light brown, totally pigmented animal, through selective upgrading programs, Gelbvieh producers have also introduced polled and black genetics into the breed.

Fullblood Gelbvieh are direct descendants of animals registered in the German Herdbook, which have been parent verified from the first imports registered in the Canadian Herd Book to the present.

Purebred Gelbvieh are animals that have been bred up to purebred status from foundation stock. A purebred female animal is 88% Gelbvieh (3 generation cross) or the offspring of two purebred animals or a purebred and a fullblood animal. A purebred male animal is 94% (4 generation cross) or the offspring of two purebred animals or a purebred and a fullblood animal.

Percentage Gelbvieh animals are less than 88% for females and 94% for males in the upgrading program.

Through performance measurement, genetic selection, and appropriate management techniques, Gelbvieh producers, both purebred & commercial, strive to exceed consumer expectations for delicious beef products. Gelbvieh have a high rate of gain with one of the best feed efficiencies in the industry and will supply the carcass that today's packers and consumers demand.

Visit the pages within this section to learn more:

• Commercial cattle
• Sire Summary
• Semen Directory
• Dams of Merit & Dams of Distinction