Hybrid Vigor
Our breeding program has been built around carefully selected genetics and the advantages of crossbreeding. Heterosis, commonly referred to as hybrid vigor, has long been an important part of our breeding philosophy. Our original cow herd carried a strong Hereford influence, and today we continue developing our genetics through carefully selected Simmental and SimAngus bulls.
For us, one of the most important expressions of hybrid vigor begins at birth. We want a newborn calf that is up quickly, nursing early and showing plenty of energy from its first days of life. That early vigor gives a calf a strong start and provides the foundation for the growth and performance we expect as it develops.
Ultimately, our goal is to produce sound, productive cattle that perform—from the cow raising the calf to the cattle we eventually send into the marketplace.
Built for the Long Term
We believe a good cow earns her place in the herd through what she produces—not simply by the number of birthdays she’s had.
Our cows are maintained through the majority of their productive calving lives. We value the proven, mature cow that continues to breed back, maintain herself and consistently raise an excellent calf.
When those cows are crossed with carefully selected genetics, hybrid vigor remains an important part of producing vigorous, productive calves with the ability to perform.
Developing the Next Generation
Heifer development is one of the foundations of our cattle program.
When we select a heifer to retain, we are selecting a female that we hope will remain in our herd throughout her productive life. For that reason, we’re interested in much more than how she looks as a yearling.
We strive to develop females with a quiet, sound disposition, strong maternal characteristics, structural soundness and the genetics to consistently produce healthy calves that grow and perform.
Ultimately, our goal is straightforward: develop productive cows that raise productive calves—cattle capable of performing beyond our pastures and continuing through the beef-production chain, from the ranch, to the feedlot, and ultimately to the dinner table.
