About Prime of Iowa ANgus

Driving Genetic Innovation in Angus Cattle

“We’ve accelerated genetic progress at an aggressive pace pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in modern bovine production.”

— Troy Klimesh, director of genetics

Our Mission

Redefining Excellence in Angus Genetics

Over the past five years, the team at Prime of Iowa Angus has been at the forefront of developing progressive Angus genetics, with a focused commitment to enhancing genomic consistency and elevating the quality and cutability of meat animals.

By leveraging advanced reproductive technologies and cutting-edge genetic evaluation tools, we’ve accelerated genetic progress at an aggressive pace—pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in modern bovine production.

Data. Genetics. Collaboration.

Where Innovation meets impact

Data-Driven Performance

Our integration of feed intake monitoring and real-time data collection has provided deeper insights into economic efficiencies, ensuring that every step of our model delivers measurable value to producers. This data-driven approach not only optimizes performance but also helps shape a more sustainable production framework. 

Sustainable Partnerships

A key innovation in our model has been our partnership with dairy producers, utilizing lactating dairy cows as surrogate carriers of purebred beef embryos. This cross-industry collaboration, combined with feed intake and genetic advancement technologies, has supported carbon footprint reduction efforts in both sectors—maximizing resource use and increasing the availability of elite beef genetics in both pastures and the meat marketplace.

Great Cattle. Better Beef.

The Prime Difference

Consistent, high-quality meat protein product

Produced with a focus on genomic precision and cutability.

Lower environmental impact

Driven by data, technology, and sustainable practices.

More cost-effective production model

Enhancing efficiency from genetics to final product.

Genetically superior seedstock

Available to both beef and dairy industries at an unprecedented pace.

driving innovation in beef genetics

Our Leadership Team

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Mike
Doran

Chief Executive
Officer

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Troy
Klimesh

Chief Genetics
Officer

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Jake
Rouse

Chief Production
Officer