URUS Genetics, one of the world’s largest bovine genetics marketing companies, has taken a majority shareholding in Leachman Cattle of Colorado, one of the biggest seedstock producers in the United States.
The move aligns with a recent trend where genetics marketing providers have sought investments in large US beef seedstock producers.
Annually, Leachman markets more than 2000 bulls including Angus, Red Angus, Leachman Stabilizer Composites and Charolais. The company raises three lines of maternal cattle – Angus, Red Angus, and Stabilizer composites – and a Charolais terminal…