Genetics
Schlegel Genetics is a U.S. Premium Beef Qualified Seedstock Producer and offers marketing assistance as well as a feeder calf buy-back program. Currently, the home-raised cattle are grading 100% choice and 30-50% prime. The customer cattle are grading 100% choice and 25% prime. (View our carcass data)
Schlegel Genetics focuses on carcass traits and growth but also recognizes the need to make functional, productive, efficient cows with muscle, good feet and udders, and quiet disposition. Bulls and heifers are developed on cover crops to ensure foot quality as well as overall structure and longevity.
They implemented a whole herd AI program in 2010. The cows are synchronized and AI’d one time and then cleaned up for 45 days. The heifers are synchronized and AI’d and cleaned up for 30 days. This, along with strict culling, is to maximize fertility.
Qualified Seedstock Supplier Requirements
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USPB members who can assist you in marketing your cattle to USPB.
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Strive to produce high quality genetics for all traits, especially the carcass traits needed to produce premiums on USPB's value-based grids.
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Actively promote USPB to their customer base.
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Are full-time seedstock producers committed to breeding top-quality genetics.
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Offer valuable customer service in marketing your feeder or fed cattle.
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Encourage the use of individual animal electronic identification systems.
Meet the Schlegels
Schlegel Genetics is a family-owned farm and ranch. Derrick is the fourth generation to operate in the Alexander and Liebenthal, KS areas. Megan joined the operation when she and Derrick were married in July 2024.
Originally a commercial cow-calf herd, Derrick added a small group of Registered Angus heifers in 2008. Bulls are marketed with the Mid-Kansas Angus and Simmental Breeders as well as private treaty. Commercial calves as well as bull customer cattle are retained through finishing and marketed through U.S. Premium Beef.
Along with the registered and commercial angus cattle, the Schlegel’s diversified farming operation, growing wheat, sorghum, corn, and cover crops for grazing and hay. They also finish out several beef on farm for sale as freezer beef, as well as selling beef by the cut or in bundles.
Derrick is also a former representative for ABS Global and continues to provide synchronization and artificial insemination services.