[header] How to breed beef cattle [title] Begin by starting up a beef cow-calf operation. [step] Follow the steps provided in the article linked in this step. [title] Buy your cows and/or your herd bull. 
[step] Buy the quality of cows that meet your standards, as far as having a good breeding herd is concerned. [substeps] Your herd bull should be selected to improve your herd, as he will be providing half of the genetic potential of your calf crop.