by Bobby Thoman | Sep 25, 2024 | PCC™ Update
I have been discussing the A2 beta-casein and its effects on beef cattle over the last three weeks. If you are new to this discussion, the A2 beta-casein is a milk protein that contributes to the nutritional value of the milk. All mammals have A2/A2 milk, except...
by Bobby Thoman | Sep 18, 2024 | PCC™ Update
For the last two weeks, I have been discussing the A2 beta-casein milk protein and how it affects people and cattle. This is interesting stuff! The A2 beta-casein protein increases the nutritional value and the digestibility of the milk. All mammals have A2/A2 milk,...
by Kit Pharo | Sep 18, 2024 | Kit Pharo, PCC™ Update, Quote Worth Re-Quoting
I was reminded last week that, unlike other seedstock producers, Pharo Cattle Company™ takes a Systems Approach to the business of producing and marketing bulls to other ranchers. The more I think about it, the more I think this subject needs more discussion. I can...
by Bobby Thoman | Sep 11, 2024 | PCC™ Update
Last week, I introduced you to A2 beta-casein and its benefits. To recap, A2 beta-casein is a milk protein that contributes to the nutritional value and digestibility of the milk. An A2/A2 cow can theoretically raise a bigger calf on less milk than an A1/A2 or A1/A1...
by Bobby Thoman | Sep 4, 2024 | PCC™ Update
The A2 Beta-Casein has been getting a lot of attention lately, especially in the dairy industry. GeneSeek defines it as follows: The solids found in cow’s milk are composed of fat, protein, lactose and minerals. Beta-casein is one of six milk proteins and is produced...
by Kit Pharo | Sep 4, 2024 | Herd Quitter™, PCC™ Update
I believe all people are resistant to change – but some more so than others! Nowhere is this more prevalent than in family-owned cow-calf operations. It often takes over two decades for family-owned cow-calf operations to make simple changes – even when they know the...