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Raegan and I chose Fleckvieh Simmental cattle because we feel strongly
that the Fleckvieh breed is "the complete package". They are packed
with meat, muscle, and milk wrapped up in a disposition that makes them
a pleasure to work with. All of our dams are producing vigorous calves
with little or no calving problems. These calves wean off heavy and
forage well after wean. Raegan and I have even selected Fleck or Fleck
percentage cows to serve as our recipients. We want cows that represent
the best maternal qualities raising our best calves and Fleckvieh cows
meet that criterion.
Here at the Double Diamond Ranch our goal has been to produce the best
Fleckvieh seedstock possible. Over the past 5 years we have established
a small, elite herd based around our 6 donors. At the current time we are
producting around 20 embryo calves and another 20 artificially inseminated
calves from a select group of females. Matings are given careful
consideration before a sire is selected for breeding. We've made it a
priority to acquire both a varied and unique assortment of sires to
utilize in our A.I. and E.T. programs. Old genetics such as Seigfried,
Hamlet, Romulus, and Overhall Hivy compliment up and coming bulls like
Mezcal, Broadway, and Marco to produce the quality Fleckvieh genetics
we seek. Our herdsire, BHR Shogun, rounds out our calf crop each year
with a quality group of natural bred calves.
We welcome any inquiries about the Fleckvieh breed or our operation
here at the Double Diamond Ranch. The cattle will be offered at several
sales throughout the year as advertised on our website or at anytime
by private treaty. Visitors are always welcome. Raegan and I enjoy nothing
better than just "talkin' cattle".
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