U.S. Premium Beef Qualified Seedstock Supplier List

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To be included on the QSS list, each ranch must satisfy the requirements described below.  For a complete listing of requirements, please contact the USPB office.

QSS Ranches:

• are USPB unitholders and can assist you in marketing your cattle to USPB.
• strive to produce high quality genetics for all traits, especially the carcass traits needed to produce premiums on USPB's value-based grids.
• actively promote U.S. Premium Beef to their customer base.
• are full-time seedstock producers committed to breeding top-quality genetics.
• offer valuable customer service in marketing your feeder or fed cattle.
• encourage the use of individual animal electronic identification systems.

USPB field staff conducts regular interviews at these ranches to answer questions and ensure production and management practices agree with USPB guidelines.

Although genetics play an important role in successful grid marketing, it is not a guarantee. Even cattle with the best genetics must have superior management and environment to achieve superior results. The USPB Qualified Custom Feedlot list is also available on this website. Many of these custom feeders offer USPB shares for lease and have the experience you need to maximize your cattle's genetic potential.