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EPDs, pedigrees, health records, and breeding history for registered seedstock, heritage breeds, and show programs, published from the same software breeders use to run their operation.
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Visit the marketplaceWhat the indicators on a breeder profile mean
Identity confirmation
"Identity confirmed via Stripe Identity" means Stripe (not BreederHQ) confirmed the breeder's government-issued ID matched the legal name on file. BreederHQ does not perform the verification itself.
Registry passthrough
"Confirmed via AHA registry" (or AAA, ABBA, etc.) means BreederHQ queried the public breed registry and found a matching record. Click the source-record link to confirm current registration status directly with the association.
Breeder's own attestation
EPDs, BSE results, BVD/PI testing, health records, and program history are the breeder's own attestation. BreederHQ does not open, read, or vouch for uploaded documents. Request original records and verify directly.
What you can see on a cattle breeder profile
- EPDs and genetic merit: Expected Progeny Differences for birth weight, weaning weight, yearling weight, milk, marbling, and REA — the data that tells you what a bull is actually producing, not just what he looks like.
- Pedigrees and registration numbers: documented sire and dam records with AHA, AAA, ABBA, AHCA (Highland), or breed-specific association numbers.
- Health documentation: BVD/PI testing, Johne's status, brucellosis vaccination, and comprehensive vaccination and deworming records.
- BSE and reproductive records: Breeding Soundness Exam results for bulls, pregnancy check documentation for heifers and cows, AI and natural service records, and calving history.
- Program story and breeding goals: what the breeder is selecting for, herd development history, show results, and photos of current animals.
How to evaluate the cattle breeders you find
How to Evaluate Breeders
The questions to ask any livestock breeder, and what separates serious programs from the rest.
Understanding Health Testing
Why BVD/PI testing, BSE documentation, and vaccination histories matter before you buy.
Red Flags to Avoid
Warning signs of irresponsible practices and how to protect yourself before a purchase.
Contracts and Agreements
What a responsible livestock purchase agreement should cover before you commit.
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