Producers Prince Domino line took ahold for me.” The bloodline was free of dwarfism genes. After a half century of raising Hereford cattle, the harsh winter of 1996-1997 convinced John it was time to slow down, and he scheduled a dispersion for September of 1997. “It was a hard decision. The cows were more than good to us. They bought the land and paid for it. I hope they all found good homes.” Although John and Arlene sold most of their foundation “John was always a good stockman. He had herd, they couldn’t let them all the ability to make cattle – the right bulls, go. They maintained a small herd of registered cows until February the right cows – he’d come up with a good 2011. product that people wanted to buy.” Art Handel, Rapid City, SD, managed the dispersal sale. “The cattle sold into seven states at an
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