We strive to select the best seedstock to compliment our genetics so we can produce the best Herefords for our customers. We test it first in our program so we can stand behind what we sell. Progressing gentically with each generation is our goal.
New for 2018 ML Sterling 706 is our new junior herd sire. We have never had a bull with his kind of performance 838 lb. adjusted weaning weight in our dry climate is impressive when you start out with a 72 lb. birthweight and to add out of a first calf heifer. Picture is second bull below.
ML STERLING 706 (43768021)
In 2016 we aquired JCS 310 DOMINO 5849 ET (43606261). Structurally 5849 is flawless with plenty of power and scanned a 115% ratio in IMF. His sire goes back to the great CJH L1 DOMINO 552. His dam JCS MISS ROYALTY 4720 {DLF,HYF,IEF} (42499718) is a Copeland donor cow (now deceased) that was a foundation cow. Fall 2019 calves will be out of 5849.
Icon, progeny have a good look and his daughters in production have very good udders. Recently sold to Jill Pronger Killian of Stratford, TX.
Jake was purchased in 2014 Copeland & Sons LLC Bull Sale. Jake was sold to one of our repeat bull customers this Fall who decided to replace a bull bought from us 10 years ago.
Deno was sold to Berlier Ranch in KS, but some top females with great dispositions remain in the herd.
Harley was sold to Berlier Ranch, KS in 2014. Our replacement heifers sired by Harley are proving to be very efficient cows that will impact our genetics for many years.
Herd sire 431 or "CJ" was purchased at the Harlands dispersal sale in April of 2005.