Ohlde Cattle Company’s Basic Blacks program was developed with a focus on breeding low birth weight, strong maternal, cost-efficient, and easy-fleshing cattle that perform in forage-based environments with minimal maintenance. OCC has long emphasized balanced, multi-trait selection, recognizing that single-trait selection—such as chasing excessive growth or marbling—has led to cattle that are high-maintenance, inefficient, and impractical for real-world operations. Their breeding philosophy prioritizes fleshing ability on forage, capacity, udder quality, structural correctness, and disposition, recognizing that these essential cow herd traits often go overlooked in modern performance testing and EPD selection.

In addition to their registered Angus cattle, OCC developed their Angus II program, which features high-percentage Angus cattle (typically 7/8 Angus) that maintain the same maternal, structural, and efficiency traits but with additional hybrid vigor for improved fertility, performance, and milk production. These cattle, originally developed with an Amerifax base, provide a more economical yet genetically consistent option for producers.

Ohlde Cattle Company has remained committed to practical, profitable, and problem-free cattle, ensuring that their herd sires moderate size, improve structural soundness and fleshing ability, and enhance udder quality while maintaining efficient production levels. Their long-term selection pressure for maternal efficiency, moderate frame, and forage adaptability makes their cattle well-suited for producers looking to improve the sustainability and profitability of their herds.