SAV Beneficial: Genetics, Disposition & Impact on Angus Breeding
Scott Beck is joined by Brian Palmer of Palmer Angus and Kelly Schaff of Schaff Angus Valley to explore SAV Beneficial, one of the most talked-about bulls in the Angus industry. They share insights on his physical traits, maternal lineage, fertility, and adaptability to different climates—along with the bull’s friendly disposition that makes him easy to handle. The discussion also covers performance metrics, breeding strategies, and the growing demand for Beneficial’s progeny. Whether you’re focused on cattle genetics, herd management, or improving disposition, this episode delivers practical takeaways and firsthand perspectives from two leading breeders. Takeaways SAV Beneficial was acquired for his impressive physical traits. The bull has a strong maternal lineage that enhances breeding potential. Beneficial's semen quality has shown high fertility rates. His adaptability to different climates is a significant advantage. The bull's friendly disposition makes him easy to handle. Performance metrics indicate Beneficial is a top-performing bull. The importance of good feet in cattle is emphasized. Breeding strategies focus on producing high-quality offspring. The demand for Beneficial's semen is growing among breeders. The hosts encourage tours of the ranch to see the cattle firsthand. Keywords SAV Beneficial, Angus cattle, breeding, cattle genetics, livestock, cattle management, animal husbandry, cattle disposition, cattle performance, cattle tours
Brian Palmer
Owner - Palmer Angus
Welcome to Palmer Angus where we are stewards of the land, love our animals, value high quality genetics and have a mission to produce the best quality seedstock and beef in the industry.
We are a purebred Black Angus registered seedstock producer based in Montgomery, TX. We produce genetically superior bulls to improve your herds, and beef to enjoy on your table.
Kelly Schaff
Owner - Schaff Angus Valley
Schaff Angus Valley, St. Anthony, N.D., was homesteaded in 1902 and has been in the registered Angus business since 1942, making it one of the oldest on-going Angus herds in North America. It has been in the Schaff family for five generations and has evolved into one of the largest and most recognized seedstock nurseries in the world, hosting 107 Angus production sales to date.
For seven decades, the SAV cow herd has been built with continuous selection pressure and uncompromising breeding commitment to become the foundation of this successful program. The proven cows who surface to the top of the SAV herd are identified and enrolled in an extensive embryo transplant program. Embryos from these elite producers are collected each year to propagate and concentrate their superior genetics and allow SAV to offer multiple sons and daughters of their leading females.
Schaff Angus Valley welcomes your visit to our ranch anytime throughout the year.
