FeedWise™ ONYX™

The Beef x Dairy Calves that are
BORN TO BE BOUGHT

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The Industry's Fastest-Growing Beef x Dairy Program

As the industry’s first and fastest growing full-circle beef x dairy program, FeedWise™ ONYX™ is designed to provide a simple, profitable beef x dairy solution. Backed by a partnership between Alta, Leachman Cattle, and GK Jim Farms, the program allows you to easily create high‑quality beef x dairy calves that have a guaranteed buyer at fair market value.

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Proven Genetics

  • Semen is optimized for your breed of cows. Never worry about choosing the mating again.
  • Enjoy high conception rates. Expect fertility that is consistent with or above other beef semen.

Elite Performance

  • Creates moderate birthweight calves that are vigorous, alert, and active at birth. Easy on your cows and your maternity pen team.
  • Resulting black calves have high demand. A uniform and quality product desired by cattle feeders.

Guaranteed Buyers

  • Every calf created from FeedWise ONYX semen has a guaranteed buyer, removing the uncertainty of selling the calf.
  • Receive fair market value for every FeedWise ONYX calf and an additional credit to your Alta account. Credits can be used towards your purchases with Alta.
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Proven Genetics

  • Semen is optimized for your breed of cows. Never worry about choosing the mating again.
  • Enjoy high conception rates. Expect fertility that is consistent with or above other beef semen.

Elite Performance

  • Creates moderate birthweight calves that are vigorous, alert, and active at birth. Easy on your cows and your maternity pen team.
  • Resulting black calves have high demand. A uniform and quality product desired by cattle feeders.

Guaranteed Buyers

  • Every calf created from FeedWise ONYX semen has a guaranteed buyer, removing the uncertainty of selling the calf.
  • Receive fair market value for every FeedWise ONYX calf and an additional credit to your Alta account. Credits can be used towards your purchases with Alta.

How Does it Work?

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Step 1: Enroll in the FeedWise ONYX Program

Work with your Alta advisor to complete the FeedWise and ONYX program contracts.

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Step 2: Use FeedWise ONYX Semen from Alta

Receive FeedWise ONYX semen from Alta and use it on your cows to produce beef x dairy calves. Each straw of semen is packed with a blend of Stabilizer genetics, which are hand-selected for calving ease and fertility.

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Step 3: Tag Calves at Birth

Once a FeedWise ONYX calf is born, apply the provided RFID tag to ensure proper identification and link the tag with the calf's record.

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Step 4: GK Jim Farms Picks Up Your FeedWise ONYX Calves

A regional representative from GK Jim Farms will arrange pickup of all FeedWise ONYX calves, providing a hassle-free experience.

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Step 5: Submit Calf Records

Submit basic information on each FeedWise ONYX calf to GK Jim Farms.

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Step 6: Get Paid at Fair Market Value

After GK Jim Farms collects your calves, you’ll receive payment at fair market value—ensuring consistent returns with no uncertainty.

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Step 7: Receive Your Alta Premium Bonus

On top of fair market value, Alta will provide and apply a premium credit to your Alta account for each FeedWise ONYX calf sold to GK Jim Farms. Use this credit towards any purchases at Alta.