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Unloading our first 5 Registered Red Angus
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Red Angus Ranch Beginnings
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In 1978, the city boy and the country gal tied the knot. The dowry from this union was a little herd of 10 commercial cows. Now the city guy fell in love with these gentle creatures and in 1980 he traded a wicker high chair for his first Red Angus calf and we were hooked. 1988 found us purchasing our first 5 registered Red Angus from the Boot Jack Ranch. Esther's dad really thought we had bumped our heads and couldn't believe we wanted to get into ranching. It expanded to a full time job and it seemed every year we were adding a cow or two to the herd. In 1992 we ventured forth and put our first consignment into the NILE. It was a big year for us, as we also initiated an AI program.
At our highest point we had expanded to a herd size of 85, but unfortunately some past years of drought has found us with 75 mother cows, all 1A's, in 2007.
An ET program is also in place and we have flushed 4 of our very best proven cows. We also purchase select embryo packages from various breeders.
We love our Red Angus cattle with their gentle dispositions and their ability to adapt to the ever-changing Montana weather. Come see for yourself!
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