Rocking Chair Ranch Cow Herd

Prioritising maternal focus for excellent outcomes

At Rocking Chair Ranch, we believe your cow herd is your most valuable asset. That’s why we’ve spent 50 years refining our herd that reflects our rigorous standards.

THE RCR COW HERD, AT A GLANCE

MATERNAL NON-NEGOTIABLES

✔ Our cows wean annually - no excuses

✔ Calves wean at 50% - 65% of their mature cow weight at 9-10 months of age

✔ Phenotypically correct & docile

✔ Our cows must have doing ability & femininity

Line drawn Angus calf with cow behind it

RCR APPROACH & HISTORY

✔ All females are yearling mated

✔ Our cows perform under pastured-focused commercially relevant practices

✔ Our oldest cow is 17 and counting!

✔ Only 4 select cows added during our history

ANGUS COW HERD

Rather than bringing in females, for 50 years we’ve refined our herd by bringing in complimentary genetics to go over our females while focusing our efforts on quality maternal performance.

OUR PRIORITIES

Upholding high maternal standards with no excuses, for exceptional animals year in, year out.
Pasture-raising our animals for the best health outcomes – not only in structural soundness but also in efficiency and carcass quality.

Our maternal focus prioritises:

Our fertility standards are non-negotiables come rain, hail or shine:

All our females are expected to calve unassisted - no exceptions. Because like you, we are busy!
Our calves wean at 50-65% of their mature cow weight, at 9-10 months old.
Our heifers are yearling mated and have one window of opportunity to join the herd team.
Our cows need to hold body condition, rejoin effortlessly within a tight breeding window, and wean a calf annually.

We're a pasture-focused operation, so the condition of our female herd is paramount.

Our cows must have doing-ability and maintain their fat cover whilst lactating. This standard applies whether the pasture is green or sparse.
We assess each cow for optimal condition, because a moderate frame cow produces an economical mature unit. The result is fit and sound calves that go on to become resilient cattle that perform on grass or grain.
The attributes of our herd are monitored genetically, physically and via their progeny.

We breed for structurally sound animals that thrive in all conditions.

Cows are assessed for their genetic expression, performance, body condition, and economy.
We are focused on longevity and like to challenge the ‘industry standard’ cull for age number. We strive for a profitable ‘one more’ calf from that cow, because we understand the heifer’s cost of production.
Our cows are raised with the respect and consideration they deserve, and are treated like our most valuable asset - because they are.

Angus calf with heifer behind her, watching the hand extending towards the calf

DONOR COW EMBYROS

As our most valuable asset, we prioritise treating our cows with respect while maintaining our rigorous operational standards.

After harvesting, donors are allowed to rebuild a cycle naturally before rejoining in our normal schedule.

While contributing to our herd's growth, this process gives us genetic data that helps us refine our herd - and those embryos can help you refine yours too.

FROZEN DONOR COW EMBRYOS ARE AVAILABLE

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Rocking Chair Ranch is a Registered Angus Stud and commercial breeder in Wandoan, QLD, offering premium Angus cattle for graziers around Australia.

You’re in the right place if:

You’re a forward-thinking grazier who’s looking to add to the quality of your herd.
You need pasture-focused, quality breeding cows that aren’t reliant on feed and rigorous supplementation.
You’re hoping to find the right animal for your herd.
You’re not interested in fancy packaging for the sake of it – you’d rather have the real deal, adaptable performer.