Angus University

Beginning in 2011, North Dakota Angus University is a partnership between the NDAA and the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center.  Cattle producers interested in gaining a better understanding of how Angus-sired cattle from their operation perform in the feedlot, quality grade or the potential profitability through retained ownership can consign steers to the feed-out project at the center.

Animals that are consigned should be steers with at least 50 percent Angus genetics and a desired target weight of 800 and 900 pounds at the time they are placed in the program. Producers wishing to consign steers that are lighter than 800 pounds should contact Engel to discuss potential options.

Participants in the NDAU will receive periodic progress reports on their calves’ performance, as well as a final report on the overall performance, efficiency and carcass traits for their calves.

Producers who consign cattle pay the feeding costs based on the average cost of gain, veterinary costs and a modest yardage charge. The center carries these costs until the cattle are marketed. After the cattle are marketed, the center deducts all applicable fees from the sale price without an interest charge.

Consigned cattle should be delivered to the center’s feedlot the first week of June.

To consign a group of cattle or for more information, contact Colin Tobin, Ph.D., Animal Scientist, NDSU Carrington REC, 701-652-2951 or colin.tobin@ndsu.edu, or Paul Topp, North Dakota Angus Association program liaison, at 701-650-8371.