At BROKEN OAK RANCH we believe in having only functional and performance cows in our extensive herd. Our breeding decisions are based on many items including expected progeny performance, phenotype, and past performance. We are unforgiving in our culling decisions.

 First and foremost a female that does not bring a calf to the weaning pen is of no use to us. Maternal instincts and fertility are our number one goal followed with a calf raised that we feel is good enough for our replacement program. Disposition problems are something that we do not have much problem with as Braunvieh are noted for their docile nature but is absolutely not tolerated. We believe in keeping extensive records on our cattle and our female herd is our number one priority for us.

 The conditioning on these cattle in the pictures to the left is from improved Bermuda grass pastures. No supplemental feeding during grazing season and very little during winter time. We are in the cattle business first and foremost, we are not hobby breeders but dedicated cattle people. In order for us to market functional replacement cattle they have to start with a solid functional factory like the cows you will find at BROKEN OAK RANCH.

 We use an extensive pasture rotational program on our 4000 acres which not only allows us to best utilize our Bermuda pastures but one great side benefit is that our cattle are very use to human contact which helps us evaluate our herd on a regular basis. A whole herd health program, a solid mineral program allow for us to identify and address problems immediately. We DNA verify all of our animals which lets us identify genetically the outstanding performers and the under performers to help insure that we are making sound breeding decisions. By the end of 2008 all of our cattle will be tested for BVD and any infected animals will be culled. To date we have not had one test positive.

 Solid proven genetics backed by a solid proven program lets you choose your next replacement with confidence. Our female herd is culled heavily, bred to a large selection of top AI and owned bulls to produce an maximum efficient progeny. We use these as our replacements and offer this kind of breeding philosophy in all of our replacement females. We have females available at all times for sale private treaty.

 We can match all of  your needs from our large selection. In today's world we can not think of a better savings plan then a strong herd of Braunvieh cattle. Every year a dividend is paid with progeny that are readily marketable either by you our back through us and one of our production sales and BOR Cooperative Programs.