We raise replacement heifers and bulls on request for farmers and ranchers wanting to either diversify their herd genetics or replace with smaller frame size to improve profitability. These are being made available at this time as we know a lot of people have had to downsize their herds due to recent drought.  We have recently just replaced all our older stock from our own saved-back heifers, so we now want to make our particular line available to others. You can enjoy time-saving, low-maintenence farming and ranching with these healthy cattle. Contact Worstell Farms for more information.

1. Replacement Heifers and Bulls
We raise replacement heifers and bulls on
request for farmers and ranchers wanting to
either diversify their herd genetics or
replace with smaller frame size to improve
profitability.
These are being made available at this
time as we know a lot of people have had
to downsize their herds due to recent
drought.
We have recently just replaced all our older
stock from our own saved-back heifers, so
we now want to make our particular line
available to others.
You can enjoy time-saving, low-
maintenence farming and ranching with these healthy cattle.
The original stock was a combination of Black-Whiteface and Brangus/Angus-cross cows. These were
and are bred to a registerd Galloway Bull from Sapp Farms in Columbia MO, named "Gene Autry".
Galloway bulls have no problem mounting full-size cows - our calves are proof of this.
These calves are composite, not registered or purebred. They can have more or less of Brangus or
Hereford in their lineage. Right now, we can trace these back 3-4 generations and tell you general
attibutes of any given calf. It's the hybrid vigor which we pay attention to - this gives us longer-lived
and healthier cows and calves. More years producing more calves, with low cost in between. Less
worries, more profit.
The offspring of this mix has a low birth weight, fast-gaining calf which tends to be a medium-
frame size. The reason we did this is to import the qualities of a more tender beef and the Galloway
ability to eat a wider variety of forage. Galloways also put on an extra heavy coat in winter, so they do
not add extra back fat. This makes for lean beef, but also gives a higher carcass weight with less loss
on the cutting room floor. And that means more profit for everyone.
Our own observation of first and 2nd
generation shows that this has been the
outcome after some years of raising these.
Smaller breeds have been found to be more
efficient in grazing than the heavier
weights, as you can get more pounds of beef
produced per acre, since they have
proportionately longer backs and shorter legs
than conventional Angus.
As well, our beef are grazed intensively in
paddocks, so they quickly learn to eat
everything available. We've found that our
"weed" problem after these cattle have been

2. through a paddock is remarkably less or non-existant, depending how intensively we stock them.
That added benefit (not having to clip or "brush-hog" pastures) is another time and money savings.
Galloways are also remarkably docile and easy to herd. There is none of this "wildness" or spook-
prone aspect more common these days with dairy bulls and conventional Angus. All our calves are
worked with daily to get them used to humans. As their dams have been hand-raised as well, they
quickly become adjusted to being checked at close range without shying easily. Our bull calves have
not become "onery" or aggressive.
Easy working means less upsets for you, more weight gain for your cattle.
Our beef are all grass fed, so we are missing comparatives for raising them up in a feedlot setting.
The varying patterns assist in the situation of missing ear tags (which can be problematic with all-black
cows.) As well, they are very pretty to look at and give remarks by any who come to see them. We tag
all our calves when they are weaned, and give a complete set of shots against the common illnesses
(whatever our vet recommends).
They are not given growth hormones or
feed additives. They are given plenty of
grass, water, and sunshine (as well as shade).
We keep salt and minerals available year-
round, as well as protein tubs in winter to
supplement hay.
Our heifers are kept to 14 months. Please
contact us before the beginning of June,
which is when I have to ship these. Unless
specified and contracted for, they will not be
bred. Obviously, the typical care with any
first-time heifer must be taken.
Bulls will need special arrangements, as I
generally make them into steers on
weaning. However, this is under consideration if there is a demand for such.
(Last year, I had a particularly good bull calf which is making a remarkable steer, but would have been
choice genetics otherwise. And this particular year, I have a set of twin bull calves I am saving back
just for that line of genes. If contacted soon enough, I might be able to match with heifers who have
twins in their history.)
There's a joy and satisfaction to raising quality beef you can be proud of - and fatten your bottom line
as they fatten on grass.
Again, we want to make this available to the industry and plan to keep our prices competitive
with the state auction average so that herd restocking can be made affordable.
Contact Worstell Farms for more information.
15559 Audrain Road 821
Mexico, MO 65265

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