Management Program

At Mill Creek Ranch our cattle are bred not only to meet our rigid requirements, but those of our customers in the beef industry. Registered Angus was specifically chosen for their ability to excel under all conditions. Through artificial insemination, we're able to produce superior genetics with an emphasis on carcass traits. All animals undergo individual evaluation to help identify superior traits within our herd; these animals must pass tests in performance, carcass, fertility, milking ability and eye appeal. We feel that keeping accurate records through AHIR (Angus Herd Improvement Records), evaluating our progress and constantly looking for ways to add value to our herd and value for our customers is essential.

Our herds run on 1,000 acres of improved grassland, utilizing cross fencing and rotational grazing. Herds are supplemented protein year around through Farmland Industries Range Tubs to enhance forage utilization. Farmlands Pro-Phos Minerals are feed free choice and rotated seasonally to meet the needs of the herd. Cows are vaccinated twice a year and are certified Brucellosis Free.

All calves are vaccinated 8 weeks. before weaning and then again in 4 weeks. Calves are only supplemented under extreme weather conditions. We feel by doing this we are better able to evaluate the cow's ability to wean a calf at a minimum of 50% of her mature weight.

All heifers are developed on Farmlands Grow-Gest program to ensure proper nutrition, growth and frame size by breeding age. All heifers are artificially inseminated. This process at our ranch begins with synchronizing them by feeding MGA for 14 days followed by GnRH injection on the 26th day and on the 33rd day with an injection of PGF. Heifers will remain together and calve in a pasture close to the barn and separate from the main herd until their 2nd calf is born.