James Creek Simmental

History

James Creek Simmental was started in 1989. Heathe has been a member of the American Simmental Association since 1986 and a member of the North Dakota Simmental Association since 1993. July of 2005 Heathe and Holly were married. Holly grew up on a farm and has been around cattle all her life. She is a great gal and a great asset for Heathe.

Located in the heartland of North America, James Creek Simmental is part of a family operated farm. Heathe and his father raise malting barley, corn, soybeans, pinto beans, wheat and peas. We incorporated a no-till farming operation in 2003. This has allowed us to be more efficient with expenses. This also has benefits for the land and moisture conservation.

In 2003, the switch to Full Fleckvieh herd bulls was made. James Creek Simmental has always utilized Fleckvieh genetics. The switch to all Fleckvieh herd bulls and nearly all the A.I. sires has been very refreshing.

In 1999 we started to retain ownership of our calves. We enjoy having control of our genetics by owning the calves through to finish. When the calves are weaned, we background them until the end of January. Then the calves are moved to a custom feeding lot. Heathe likes to feed the calves after weaning. It is nice to see how certain sire groups gain. We are able to obtain carcass information from our herd and make the appropriate breeding decisions.

The calf carcass data for 2009 calf crop is as follows:
ADG: 3.4, Avg live weight: 1377, Avg REA: 15.16,
Avg dressing: 64%, Avg Choice: 47%, Avg YG 1&2 90%

In 2011, we will have 80 cows calving. 95% of the cows are 25% fleckvieh. The 2011 calves to be born at James Creek Simmental, over half will be 100% Fleckvieh. This is being accomplished with embryo transfer.

James Creek Simmental has sold cattle in North Dakota Simmental Association sponsored consignment sales. We began selling our bulls by private treaty in 2004. 2011 will be the eighth year of bull sales. This is a wonderful way to meet prospective buyers and understand their individual bull needs. Visitors are always welcome!

From time to time we will compete in area livestock shows. This is another way to help promote our cattle and the Simmental breed.

When you are in the area please stop in and say ‘HI’. We’d love to show you the cattle and get to know you better.


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