The Lemke cowherd genetics run deep with maternal, performance & carcass traits and is the factory which consistently produces top quality bulls for our customers. Both the registered & commercial cows are run together & managed the same way. Cows graze most of the year on native pastures in summer and crop residue in late fall & winter. Cows are expected to raise calves that weigh at least half their own bodyweight from grass, water, salt & mineral only. No creep is fed to calves allowing for a more accurate evaluation and comparison of a cow’s true production ability. Our breeding program is simple regardless of breed.

1. Individually mate each female to retain her strengths & improve her weakness.
2. Breed for deep, wide based, easy fleshing, moderate framed, highly fertile females with high maternal, carcass & performance traits with the phenotype & structure for longevity, and the genetics & ability to raise top performing calves

In short, we strive to breed cattle that possess all the desired profitable traits that work for the Rancher, Feeder, Packer & ultimately the Consumer.