According to David Larson of Lost River Livestock, the Gelbvieh breed has a lot to offer the cow-calf producer. “There are guys looking for added fertility, added maternal traits, improved foot quality and longevity in the cow herd; that’s all things that Gelbvieh can help a lot with.” Larson said the added heterosis gained by crossing Gelbvieh with Angus or Hereford is another plus for the commercial cattle operation. Click here to listen to the report and go online to find the North Dakota Gelbvieh breeders in the region.