Our breeding philosophy is simple: start with a foundation of proven Simmental females, sired by proven Simmental and Angus AI sires.  Then, breed them to the most exciting & genetically superior bulls available using EPDs, individual performance and visual evaluation as selection criteria with the end goal of producing real world cattle that will work in the commercial cattleman's environment.   While productivity is our main goal, we also try to add as much “pretty” as possible for the show ring.  Through the use of great Simmenta and Angus cows, A.I., and embryo transplant, we hope to do our part in the advancement of Simmental genetics.

        When we became a Simmental breeder, our goal was to buy the best so we could produce the best.  The best cow I have ever seen is now the focal point of our breeding program, Lucas Sophisticated Lady.   A Perfector daughter out the immortal Miss Prickly Pear 615 cow, she epitomizes what the Simmental breed represents, production and is a leading Donor in the Lucas Cattle program in MO.  She has worked with every bull she has been paired with.  These calves not only excel in all categories, but they look extremely good doing it.  Simmental sires used include Lucky Break, YC Spade, and RC Gridmaster, the exciting new AI sire from the 2005 River Creek Farms Sale.  (See pictures of these calves on our Prospects & Projects page.)