Bull development:

These bulls represent a system of true, 100% forage development. Right from birth, they have been grown and developed strictly on forages alone. Zero grain, green-feed, silage or protein supplements, tubs or minimum mega-cal ration requirements. This choice isn't because we are against these products; they are terrific options for the feedlot and feed yard sector. For us, this choice is because of the value we get by truly testing our cattle by removing all the crutches. By adding hurdles and creating a challenging environment, we uncover the most robust and best. This cannot be achieved in a system where there is unlimited feed resources of the highest quality, trucked right to them in a dry lot, on a daily basis. These systems only show who does the best when given the best and in the easiest of environments. This is not reality in the real world of commercial cattle production and only leads to reproduction of cattle that are genetically unbalanced, inefficient, and unfit for their environment. This is the reason we do what we do. Closing the gap between the commercial cattle producers' expectations and seed-stock production; this is the core of our intentions. In closing, these bulls and their mothers are expected to hustle for a living, out grazing green or stockpiled forages from April through December, then winter on forages grown right here in our area. Like their mothers, these bulls are not confined to corrals to manipulate maximum gains. We strategically place their feed, water points and shelter great distances apart, requiring them to walk a minimum of 1 mile per day. This goes a long way in testing proper structure, mobility, fleshing ability and ensures they're fit for the rigors of the breeding fields. Being fit and adjusted for reality should be the seed-stock producers responsibility, not yours!

*Bull sale is always the third Friday of March*