By focusing on the traits which directly impact ranch-level profitability, we let the bred-in function drive a biological type that is distinctive to Montana Ranch.

Fertility is paramount to profitability. Concentrating emphasis on highly-fertile cattle results in cattle which are early maturing and exhibit secondary sexual characteristics marked by cows which are elegantly feminine and angular in their design and bulls which are high-testosterone, masculine and muscular.

With today’s high cost of developing replacement heifers, longevity is more important than ever to the profitability equation. Selecting for cattle with real lasting power manifests itself in cows which are problem-free and sound from the ground up with impeccable udder structure.

Striving for optimal and sustainable levels of performance coupled with moderate mature size, Montana Ranch cattle are long-spined with abundant muscle. Designed to work in harsh, low-quality forage environments, a premium is placed on depth of body and rib shape driving inherent fleshing ability.