Sale Consignors
Gilbert Ranch
Clyde Park, Montana
gilbertphil66@yahoo.com
406.686.4675
The Gilbert Ranch, which dates back to 1902, introduced Simmental in 1972 and has adhered to the old American Simmental Association adage that “The Cow Makes the Difference,” concentrating on the female side of the pedigree. Owned by the Phil Gilbert family, the cowherd today consists of Simmental, SimAngus, and Red Angus crosses.
Hudson Pines - Hayes Ranch
Wilsall, Montana
www.hayesranch.com
rhayesparton@hayesranch.com
406.578.2367
www.hudsonpinesfarm.com
815.499.0522
Hayes Ranch was founded in January 2008 by Miranda Kaiser, the co-owner and Executive Director of Hudson Pines Farm, and Robert Hayes. The ranch was started to preserve the legacy and ensure the future of Hudson Pines Farm, as well as to grow in a location where the ranch more easily can bring its Top-Tier Simmental, Angus, and SimAngus genetics to commercial cattlemen. Hayes Ranch annually implants around 200 embryos and, additionally, raises Simmental, SimAngus, and Angus calves (some of which were born at its sister ranches in Kentucky and New York). Hudson Pines implants hundreds of embryos as well and is home to many of the Simmental breed's best donor cows.
Koch Cattle
Big Timber, Montana
jskoch@itstriangle.com
406.860.0211
Jeff and Shere began raising cattle 25 years ago and make their home in Big Timber, Montana. Many years ago now, their son, Shane, wanted to buy a Simmental heifer to show and start a herd. From these small beginnings in the Simmental business approximately one decade ago, they have expanded their cattle business to produce quality Simmental, SimAngus, and Angus bulls as well as replacement heifers. Koch Cattle focuses on maternal and carcass traits and uses AI breeding to produce well-rounded cattle. And, remembering the importance of showing cattle to their son, the Koch's always try to keep a few show steers available for kids involved in 4-H or FFA.
Little Bitterroot Ranch
Hot Springs, Montana
www.breedingcattlepage.com/littlebitterroot
momcarr1@yahoo.com
406.741.2523
Frank and Marilynn Carr, along with their son, Shannon and his wife, Jeanette, run this Western Montana ranch, which was founded in 1911 by Frank’s grandfather. They established their Simmental heard in 1972, and today have about 160 brood cows, which are 2/3 black and 1/3 red. The ranch has a well-established history of raising and selling great bulls, such as the $54,000 LBR Crockett R81.
Livingston Angus Ranch
Clyde Park, Montana
livangus@wispwest.net
406.578.2369
Operated by Jamie Lannen, the ranch has been in his family for four generations. The cowherd consists of 100 head of straightbred Angus cows and has been utilizing some Simmental genetics in a crossbreeding effort to incorporate more muscle.
Miller Simmental
Gildford, Montana
www.millersimmental.com
7dm0174@mtintouch.net
406.376.3109
The Miller family has raised Simmental since the spring of 1970, shortly after the breed arrived in the U.S. Some of their genetics trace back to the legendary Parisien, the first Simmental bull imported to North America. Operated by Dale and Paula Miller, and their son, Justin, the Millers maintain a purebred herd of more than 100 Simmental cows and also farm extensively.
Pugrud Ranch
Winnett, Montana
sig@mcn.net
The Pugrud Ranch, an original charter member of the American Simmental Association, is also a founding member of the Big Sky Sale group. Previously operated by Tom and Lu Pugrud until they retired, the ranch now is being run by their daughter, Sig.
RYMO Cattle Company
Bonners Ferry, Idaho
rymocattle@gmail.com
208.267.2668
Ryan and Maureen Mai began their cattle ranch in 1999, with their genetics tracing back to 1992 when Maureen, as a youth, founded a small Simmental herd. They utilize AI to produce SimAngus and to strengthen their purebreds. Ryan and Maureen also farm 1600 acres of mixed row crops while custom baling several thousand tons of alfalfa and timothy hay.