Our program
Good cows first.
A good cow gains on grass, breeds back every year and lasts. A great cow is a good cow that also looks the way you want and does the job you need. Every breeding decision here starts with a good cow. What makes one great is a conversation about your operation. My goal is to have every head that leaves here to have a spot in your front pasture.
What I look for in every animal
On paper and in person.
When I am looking at cattle I like to see that they belong in my front pasture and are sufficiently docile for my kids to help out with them.
Identity and parentage
Every animal is who its papers say it is.
Genetic conditions and inbreeding
Condition status is checked from the pedigree, and potential embryo donors are DNA tested. Inbreeding (COI) is checked before any mating.
Feet and legs
Sound, even claws and correct angle, seen on the ground.
Udder
Tight, well-attached udders with correct teats.
Disposition
Calm in the pasture, the pen and the chute.
Fertility
Cows that breed back on time; bulls that pass a breeding soundness exam.
Body condition
Cattle that hold condition on our grass.
My gut and eye
If it doesn’t look or feel right in person, the numbers don’t save it.
How we manage the herd
Recorded, tested, and seen in person.
| Registered | Every animal is registered with the American Angus Association, and each profile links to its official record. |
| Genomic testing | Every calf born here is sampled for Angus GS. |
| AI and embryo transfer | Used to bring outside genetics into the herd. |
| Performance data | I submit birth weights, weaning weights, udder scores, hip height, sc, hairshed and as much data as I can collect. |
| Beef Quality Assurance | Cody has been BQA certified since April 2025. |
Questions?