Ussery Beefalo Update

My daughter-in-law, Gena, who posts this blog for me asked some time ago if I didn't think it was time to make another posting; I agreed, but am just now getting the information to her.

 

We are certainly enjoying the nice Spring weather and eagerly looking forward to the coming of lush green grass.  We now have over 20 new calves who should be ready to take off on the new grass.

 

We sold five cows to Roger and Kathy Cady of Ozark, Mo. last month.  They located the cows at Greenfield, Mo. and already have some new additions.

 

Cattle are still selling quite well at the sale barns and we sold thirteen last week.  Also, we delivered one animal to our local processing plant (Forrest Meat Processing) earlier this week.  That animal was purchased by John Waddell of Springfield, Mo.  For anyone interested in purchasing a beef we have a steer ready for harvest as of this writing.  He will probably weigh approximately 950 lbs.  In addition we have some younger males ready to turn out on grass and some young heifers  we would be willing to sell.

Finally, we have two young virgin bulls we feel would make good herd sires.  They are pictured at the end of this posting.  We will try to be less tardy in the future.

Yellow Jacket--DOB: 2-16-11,  37.09 % bison

Yuri--DOB: 2-24-11, 37.16 % bison

BEEFALO SALES!!!!!

Recently we have experienced a small flurry of sales activity.  We were pleased to hear from one of our previous meat customers, Dave and Traci Hanson of Aurora, MO.  The Hansons, along with Dave's parents, purchased some roasts, steaks, as well as ground beef.  In addition the Jerry Bobey family near Diggins, Mo. has made a repeat purchase of meat.

 

We have sold a few animals as well.  David Stromberger of Windsor, Co. bought three weaned heifers and is locating them at the Four Aces Cattle Connection near Osceola, Mo.  Today, Dec. 22, Jerry McThompson of Seymour, Mo. purchased two older heifers.  It is always gratifying to see new beefalo producers getting into the business and we wish them well next year and every year. 

 

Ussery Beefalo wishes all of our readers and customers a very Merry Christmas and and Happy New Year!

New Beefalo Producer

Dr. Norm Shealy of Brindabella Farms, west of Fair Grove, Mo. has just purchased ten cows with calves by side from Ussery Beefalo.

 

Last week Mr. Shealy, his daughter Laurel, and grandaughter Natalie came to our farm to pick out the cows they would purchase.  It is always comforting and reassuring to see your cows trust their new owners, but young Miss Natalie had our cows practically sleepwalking.  I  couldn't believe how so many cows let a complete stranger pet them.  We know the cows have a fine new home and we wish Mr. Shealy and his family all the best in the future.

Cattle Sale

We recently sold some heifers to Donny and Jueanita Booth of Millerton, Oklahoma. They are going to be selling their herd of Black Angus cattle in January of 2012 and want to replace them with Beefalo. Donny says he is looking for bred cows that will freshen from February to May, or heifers due to freshen in that time period. Also, he would interested in cows with calves by their side. January is when he would be able to make the transactions. If anyone reading this blog has what Mr. Booth is looking for, you can reach him at (580) 212-7103.

Weaned Heifers For Sale

We have now weaned all seventeen (17) heifers born in February and March.  They will soon be calfhood vaccinated, wormed, and given their other shots.  At that time they will be available for sale.  These 17 are all sired by LNH Rondo who is pictured on this blog; they should make fine beefalo cows in the future.
To a picture of Rondo, click here.

Farm Fest 2011

The 2011 Ozark Fall Farm Fest has been put to rest. The weather was beautiful from start to finish; cool, crisp mornings and pleasant sunshine all day. I thought the crowd was down a little from last year, but still a sizable number. We saw some old friends and hopefully made some new ones. 

There are still a lot of questions about beefalo; How do you get a beefalo? What is their meat like? Are they all this gentle? We still have a lot educating to do and if asked will try to answer everyone's questions.

Getting Ready for Farmfest 2011

The 2011 annual Fall Farmfest will soon be upon us.  The public can attend for three days, October 7th, 8th, and 9th all with FREE admission and Free parking.  Agri business vendors from all over will be attending to display their wares, as will farmers with their animals; goats, sheep, hogs, horses, mules, and cattle will be on hand; maybe even chickens.

 

We are taking four February born calves; two bulls and two heifers which are pictured below.  We are looking forward to renewing old acquaintances and meeting new folks who want to learn more about Beefalo.  See you at the Farmfest. 

 Yellow Jacket DOB:  2-16-11  37.09% bison

 Yoga DOB: 2-15-11 37.09% bison

Youngblood DOB: 2-21-11  37.30% bison 

 Yuri DOB: 2-24-11 37.16% bison