A Great Cowherd is a Worthy Legacy
Savvy ranchers know it's the cows that pay the bills.
It's the cows raising the big calves & breeding back on time.
It's those good footed, tight bagged cows that stay in the herd a long time.
It's the cows making those high octane feeder calves, the ones the cattle buyer want.
It's those hard working girls, the ones that earn their keep.
It's the ones that fill you with pride & make it all worth while - those are the cows that you keep.
The GDAR Program
Dedication • Persistence • Consistency
Focusing on real-world, relevant traits to consistently improve upon Angus genetics for a more profitable beef industry.
Same Program & Same Philosophy
Russ Denowh and Joe Gartner started Gartner-Denowh Angus Ranch in 1957 with the goal of developing ever better females. Nearly 70 years later, our goals are the same.
Balance is the Key
We strive to maximize efficiency, not any single trait. Balanced trait selection is used to optimize relevant traits to maximize profitability.
Work in the Pasture and on Paper
GDAR cattle are expected to work in the real world, whether that be in the pasture, the feedlot, or on the rail.
Maternal Excellence is about raising cows that will go out and get the job done!
Healthy & Vigorous Calves
Bred cows and live calves are what pay the bills. Mothering ablility, calf vigor, and fertility will make you more money than anything else in the cattle business.
Functional & Efficient Females
Easy fleshing females that wean a high percent of their body weight without extra pampering, that is a GDAR functional female.
Productivity & Stayabiity
Producing pounds at weaning while staying in the herd equals success. We cull hard for feet, bags, fertility, and poor weaning performance - so our customers don't have to.
Continually improving Angus genetics through balanced trait selection of economically important, relevant traits.
What is Really Important
Knowing which traits are relevant to the actual success of the industry is most of the battle.
Performance Testing since 1957
We started performance testing in 1957. Russ was a firm beleiver in measuring productivity and efficiency, and that tradition holds strong today.
Over 300,000 Records & Counting
Over 300,000 individual records have been recorded here at GDAR. If it holds value and has an impact on the industry, we measure it.
Raising cattle that are built right from the ground up. Our cows are expected to cover country and the bulls to cover cows.
Phenotype & Structure
Phenotype and structure come before numbers at GDAR. Cattle should be problem free and reliable.
Looks are Important
Eye-appeal is still important! Just watch some feeder calves sell at the local barn.
Cows that Work for a Living
GDAR cows are expected to forage and travel without extra inputs. We want our cows to earn their keep.
Constantly striving to improve the Angus cow - because it's the cows that pay the bills.
Industry Leading Genetics
Cutting edge genetics designed to improve profits at every stage of the beef industry.
Predictable & Uniform
Dedicated and disciplined mating of like genetic strengths breeds predictability and uniformity in our numbers, but more importantly in our type.
Raising The Kind That Work
Raising the kind that work is the goal. GDAR genetics should make money at every stage of the game!
Build Your Legacy With A GDAR Bull!
GDAR bulls are backed by nearly 70 years of the GDAR program.
Top 15% $M
The average of this year's bull offering ranks in the top 15% of the breed for $M, which is a result of selecting relevant traits and breeding for balance.
Large Sire Groups
GDAR offers large sire groups to improve consistency, predictability, and performance. Each year we offer the top 60% of our bulls for sale.
Common Sense Bull Development
GDAR bulls are developed with the customer in mind. Bulls are fed for a moderate gain, which helps ensure structural and breeding soundness.
Raising the kind that work since 1957 has resulted in generations of satisfied customers!
The GDAR Guarantee
We stand behind our bulls, if you have a problem, we want to know.
GDAR bulls are FULLY, 100% guaranteed for the first breeding season. See our catalog for details.
Generations of Satisfied Customers
Your success is our success, which is why we strive to do anything and everything possible to make purchasing a bull from GDAR a pleasant and fruitful experience. Let us know if we can help in any way!
