We are a family operated ranch and feedlot that is rooted deeply in faith and family values. Our ranch is nestled in the rugged badlands of eastern Montana. Here at the Nielsen ranch, we strive to produce Irish Black and Red Cattle that possess top performance traits. Genetic Purity and Hybrid Vigor:
Our herds have been established on genetic purity, tracing back to four decades of closed herd line-breeding; creating a very small gene pool. Our herd consists of both purebred Irish Blacks, as well as commercial black cattle. The commercial cows are crossed with the purebred Irish Black bulls, which results in a crossbred calf with a hybrid vigor. The genetic concentration of the bulls has tightened up the consistency and uniformity in our calves. Our bulls are foundation bulls from a pure-bred program that delivers predictable offspring. Irish Black Efficiencies and Longevity:
By utilizing Irish Black genetics, it has allowed our commercial cattle operation to successfully battle the ever-rising production costs by improving fertility performance, increasing pregnancy rates, and lowering feed bills. Irish blacks often convert less than five pounds per pound of gain in the feedlot. Cows often wean a calf at 60% of her weight. We raise moderate framed cows. Larger framed cows require higher maintenance and input, and in our environment that just isn’t efficient. This is where low-maintenance, efficient cattle come in to play. We don’t pamper our cattle, they are hardy and built and bred to work for us. Irish Blacks are also known for their longevity. Cows and bulls have staying power; 14-15 year old cows are not uncommon for this breed. We truly love what we do, and are blessed to be able to call eastern Montana our home! We hope you enjoy our page, and please don't hesitate to contact us anytime! We would love to hear from you. Also, please visit our website at,
http://irishblackbeef.com
for a complete listing of bulls we have for sale or for further information on Irish Black and Red cattle. Will & Jennifer Nielsen: (Home) 406-486-5434 or (Will's Cell) 406-853-6183
Email: nielsenfeedlot@yahoo.com
