Welcome to the 2026–2027 Fullblood Simmental Fleckvieh Federation Directory! We’re excited to kick off another great year and to share this directory as a go-to resource for Fleckvieh genetics from the United States, Canada, Australia and Mexico.
As we continue working to strengthen, promote, and grow our breed, one thing has stayed the same — the dedication of our members. While we’ve said goodbye to a few and welcomed some new faces along the way, our mission remains steady. We are growing internationally as we have new members from Canada, Australia and Mexico! As Fleckvieh Fullblood breeders, we’re committed to promoting our breed and showing commercial producers the real advantages Fleckvieh genetics can bring to their herds.
More and more commercial cattlemen are choosing Fleckvieh sires to improve carcass quality, enhance yield grades, add pounds, and benefit from heterosis, and it’s clearly paying off. Each year, we continue to sell more bulls and see growing interest in Fleckvieh genetics across farms and ranches.
Our FSFF Junior program continues to be a bright spot for the Federation. The 2025–2026 show season highlighted the hard work, dedication, and strong representation of our Junior members. Supporting these young breeders remains a top priority for the FSFF Board. We’re constantly looking on how to increase funding for our junior and scholarship programs and are grateful for the breeders who generously contribute directly to those programs. FSFF was proud to award show premiums to Junior winners at AJSA Junior Nationals, NAILE, Cattlemen’s Congress, and Dixie Nationals, and we now sponsor a Fleckvieh Junior Show in Canada. Be sure to check out the Show page to see what’s ahead — the future looks bright!
We’re also excited to award Junior scholarships to two Junior members in 2025! These scholarships are designed to encourage and support young breeders as they grow within the industry. In addition, our new updated FSFF website went live in February and includes a commercial producer page that will help promote Fleckvieh and Fleckvieh-influenced cattle to the broader cattle industry. We’ll also be exploring new advertising opportunities at international, national, and regional levels.
At the heart of FSFF is you — our members. While we may be small in numbers, we’re strong in commitment and united by our passion for preserving and improving Fleckvieh Fullblood genetics. Your ideas, involvement, and support are what keep this Federation moving forward. Please don’t hesitate to reach out and share your thoughts on how we can continue making FSFF work better for you.
another great year ahead.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BEN ESTES, PRESIDENT Estes Ranch
JACOB PRIOR, VICE PRESIDENT
Wild Track Cattle Co.
JASON MCLEAN, SECRETARY/TREASURER
Rich MC Farms LTD
Term Ending 2026:
Garrett Ford ...................................... Ford Land & Cattle
Jason McLean ................................. Rich MC Farms Ltd.
Fred Schuetze ...............................Simmentals of Texas
Term Ending 2027:
Terry Bowman ........................................................ TCBO Farms
Jacob Prior .............................................. Wild Track Cattle Co.
Justen Stark Stark Cattle Co.
Term Ending 2028:
Ben Estes.................................................................. Estes Ranch
• AJSA Eastern Regional Classic (Followed by the Simmentals Breeders Sweepstakes) Lebanon, IN
June 17-10
• AJSA Western Regional Classic Filer, ID
July 4-10
• AJSA National Classic XLVI Grand Island, NE
$750 Premium to be awarded to the Grand Champion Junior Heifer by FSFF
July 5
• Manitoba Simmental Summer Show Manitou, MB, Canada
July 22-26
• Young Canadian Simmental Association National Classic
Annapolis Valley, NS, Canda
November 12-18
• North American International Livestock Exposition
Louisville, KY
$750 Premium to be awarded to the Grand Champion Junior Heifer by FSFF
2027 SHOWS & EVENTS
January 4-14
• Cattlemen’s Congress Oklahoma City, OK
$750 Premium to be awarded to the Grand Champion Junior Heifer by FSFF
February 13-21
• Dixie National Livestock Show Jackson, MS
$750 Premium to be awarded to the Grand Champion Heifer by FSFF
October 12 (date TBD)
• Expo Boeuf Victoriaville, QC, Canada
October 26-November 3 (dates TBD)
• Expo Gandara Jalisco Jalisco, Mexico
November 4-7
• Farm Fair International Edmonton, AB, Canada
November 6-15
• The Royal Toronto, ON, Canada
March 2027 (date TBD)
• Congresso De Las Estrellas Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico
Benefits of Membership & Promotion
The Fullblood Simmental Fleckvieh Federation (FSFF) is a non profit organization built by a dedicated group of Fleckvieh breeders who believe in the long term value of Fullblood Simmental Fleckvieh cattle. Those of us involved with FSFF share the same priorities you do—fertile cows, trouble free calving seasons, strong maternal ability, and calves that get up, nurse, and grow. Fleckvieh cattle have earned their reputation in real world environments, offering increased heterosis, dependable fertility, high return on feed consumption, and exceptional growth. Whether polled or horned, Fleckvieh genetics consistently add performance and carcass weight without sacrificing function. These are cattle bred to work, generation after generation.
FSFF works alongside the American Simmental Association, the Canadian Simmental Association, and other registry organizations to accurately track Fleckvieh cattle worldwide. Membership is open to all breeders and is $100 annually, running from January through December. Members are listed on our website, fleckvieh.com and included in the annual printed Membership Directory, helping connect breeders with fellow cattlemen and commercial producers.
We take pride in promoting our members through print advertising, social media, and our redesigned website launched in February 2026. Members may advertise cattle and genetics through the FSFF classified ads and receive one free 30 day listing each year, as well as have sale dates promoted online and through social media channels. You’ll also find FSFF on the road at sales and shows across the U.S. and Canada, visiting with breeders and sharing the Fleckvieh story.
To learn more about FSFF membership or promotion opportunities, visit fleckvieh.com or email Fleckvieh.fsff@gmail.com.
Past & Upcoming Sale Events
Anchor D Genetic Edge Bull Sale, Rimbey, Alberta Canada ........................................................................................ 2/13/26
Fleckvieh Limerock Ranch Bull & Bred Female Sale, Brandon, IA ......................................................................... 2/14/26 Madge Simmentals Feel the Beat Simmental Bull Sale, Online .............................................................................. 2/15-2/16
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Upcoming Sale Events
Annual Meeting & Fundraiser
FSFF 2025 Annual Meeting
The 2025 Annual Meeting was held on September 19th, 2025, at the Cherokee Hotel & Casino, in Roland, OK, in conjunction with the 2025 Fleckvieh Heritage sale. Over sixty-five people attended and enjoyed catching up with other Members prior to the event. Ben Estes welcomed everyone to the meeting and Jacob Prior blessed the buffet meal, prepared by the catering staff at the Hotel. The annual business meeting started @ 7:43 PM and was also conducted on Zoom for those members that could not attend in person. Ben went over the State of the Federation, highlighting the shows and events that were attended, advertising, social media, and the status of the website refresh, as well as our fundraising accomplishments. All FSFF Board members were in attendance and were introduced to the group. Jason McLean gave the financial report and Cindy Bowman updated everyone on our membership. Members in attendance asked questions and offered suggestions to the Board. Jacob Prior announced the winners of the 2025 FSFF Jr Scholarship (see more about them in the Junior section). Jacob also announced the Fred Schuetze award winner (see that article for more info). Ben advised that the Board decided to move the Annual meeting to other regions to give our membership more opportunity to attend in person. The 2026 meeting will be May 22, 2026, in Henderson, Texas, in conjunction with the Back to Grass sale. There were three open positions on the Board this year and three nominations ran unopposed: returning Board members Ben Estes and Garren Skeels and new member, Todd Adams. The FSFF would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that worked to help make the meeting a success: Lance & Lacy Smith-Log Land Farms, Michael, Roxy, Tanner & Evelyn Reed-5R Farms, Randy, Raven, Shawn & Ethan Hertlein-SEH Show Cattle, Jason McLean-Rich MC Farms, Ben Estes-Estes Ranch, Garren SkeelsADR Fleckvieh, Justen, Shelby & Easten Stark-Stark Cattle Co., Josh & Hilarie Gardner-Red Oak Farm, Fred Schuetze-Simmentals of Texas, Jacob & Kathryn Prior-Wild Track Cattle, Terry Bowman & Payton Klein-TCBO Farms and Dennis, & Cindy HugginsBordertown Auctions.
Annual Meeting & Fundraiser FSFF 2025 Fundraising
In 2025, we had successful Silent Auctions at the Back to Grass Sale in Henderson, Texas on May 17th and at The Fleckvieh Heritage sale in Roland, Oklahoma, on September 20th. We had a wide variety of items at both sales. Thanks to everyone that donated and purchased items at our silent auctions and a big thank you to Jacob Prior with WILD TRACK CATTLE, Ben Estes with ESTES RANCH and Lance Smith of LOG LAND FARMS for their continued support of the FSFF, allowing us to have these auctions.
The FSFF thanks TCBO FARMS of Charleston, AR, for their donation of the garden bench. The bench raised over $400 FSFF Youth Development Fund. Ben Estes had the winning ticket for the bench.
The FSFF thanks Ben Estes of ESTES RANCH and Jacob Prior of WILD TRACK CATTLE CO. for their semen donation lots at their Back to Grass sale that supported the FSFF. We also had a Bull Drop that raised $2000! Thank you to Scott Riddle for donating your winnings back to the FSFF!
The FSFF thanks Lance Smith with LOG LAND FARMS, who donated a percentage of sales from the Fleckvieh Heritage Sale to the FSFF as well as hosting a bull drop.
Our Live auction at the annual meeting was held September 19th, 2025, which offered several items with proceeds of over $20,000 going to the FSFF: Lots of (10) tickets for the garden bench; sale credits to the Fleckvieh Heritage sale, donated by Lance Smith of LOG LAND FARMS with proceeds going to the FSFF Youth Development fund; FSFF Crocheted logo, donated by Michael & Roxy Reed of 5R FARMS; an antique Fleckvieh lapel pin; an antique Fleckvieh porcelain dish; a custom made 30th anniversary belt buckle and Fleckvieh bull statue donated by Fred Schuetze of SIMMENTALS OF TEXAS; Five Premium ads in the 2026-2027 FSFF membership directory and a monetary donation by Terry & Cindy Bowman of TCBO FARMS . Thank you to each of you for these generous donations as well as all those that purchased these items. We cannot forget to thank our Auctioneers who donated their time and skills to the FSFF, Dennis, Cindy & Haydn Huggins, with Bordertown Auctions, from Muldrow, Oklahoma.
Fundraising is a critical part of the annual FSFF budget, and we cannot thank our Members enough for going above and beyond to support us! Watch our Facebook page for upcoming fundraising functions in 2026-2027!
Fred Schuetze Award
THE FSFF PROUDLY PRESENTED THE 2025 FRED SCHUETZE AWARD TO
JOE PRUD’HOMME & FAMILY of 7P Ranch in Winona, Texas
FSFF was proud to award the 2025 Fred Schuetze Award to Joe Prud’homme & Family of 7P Ranch in Winona, Texas. Jacob Prior, Vice-President of the FSFF Board of Directors, was able to give this award to his long-time mentor, at the 2025 FSFF Annual meeting on September 19th, 2025.
The Fred Schuetze award is “Awarded for outstanding service to the betterment of Fullblood Fleckvieh Simmental Cattle and a significant improvement on the Fleckvieh breed.” Joe is one of the original founding members of the FSFF and has remained a loyal member! He has used Fleckvieh genetics on his herd for many years and he is always ready and willing to talk to you about how those genetics has positively impacted his ranch.
Jacob Prior, longtime friend, stated this about his mentor:
“Dr. Joe Prud’homme, widely recognized as Doc, established 7P Ranch alongside his late wife Mary Prud’homme in Winona, Texas, in 1972. At the age of six, I had the pleasure of meeting Doc at his 23rd annual sale, which my grandfather had attended for cattle purchases over the years. Doc’s remarkable memory enabled him to recall that day in great detail. A stalwart supporter of the breed, Doc has contributed substantially to the growth of young individuals and marked his 50th Anniversary Sale last year in 2025.”
World Simmental Fleckvieh Golden Book Award Winners
The World Simmental Fleckvieh Federation recognizes individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the development of the Simmental breed. The WSFF honored the 2025 Golden Book awards to two breeders who were instrumental in the early days the Fullblood breed:
Erroll and Gayle Cook, Walsh, Colorado
Erroll and Gayle Cook were early breeders of Simmental cattle in Colorado with ASA number 4086, issued in 1974. Erroll was manager of Achilles Cattle Company. He also managed the Artificial Insemination company from the Colorado State University (CSU) Bull Stud, collecting some of the very early Simmental bulls, including Parisien, Galant, and LaCombe Achilles. (Photo: Erroll and Gayle at the 1988 Colorado State Fair)
Darrell Stiles, Cushing, Oklahoma
Darrell Stiles is a pioneer of the Simmental breed. Growing up on his family’s dairy operation, he took an early interest in cattle and breeding and became one of the first Artificial Insemination technicians and teachers in the country. This work brought the Simmental breed into his life and led to the formation of DarBill Simmentals. Darrell has had a storied career in the industry, and today his grandchildren, who affectionately call him “Papa Darrell,” are continuing the family legacy.
(Photo: Darrell and Billie Stiles with a SimGenetics pair they sold in Oklahoma at the Simmental Classic on December 8, 1973. The pair sold to Agro Farms for $23,000.)
Our
FSFF Members by Country and State/Province
Members AUSTRALIA
NEW SOUTH WALES Knox, Jeff Knox Farms
Simonetta, Anthony Vincent Hartfield Simmental
CANADA
ALBERTA
Beechinor, Stefon Beechinor Land & Livestock
Bogart, Cindy Diamond B Simmentals
Brown, Lonnie & Karen Lone Stone Farms
Bruketa, Jason JB Livestock Company
Canadian Sires & Donors
Edwards, Cody & Riley Skywest Simmentals
Jones, Karrie Richlan Farms
Kerckhof, Alois Pine Creek Simmentals
Lippiatt, Robert & Mary Ann Wyvern Cattle Co LTD
Madge, Tanner Madge Simmentals
Mast, Lorne Masterloc Simmentals
Oro, Emilee Skylark Cattle Company
Repka, Jerry & Nicole JNR Farms
Scorgie, Keegan & Brad Smith KSL Simmentals
Skeels, Dan & Karen Anchor D Ranch Simmentals LTD
Skeels, Garren & Trinity ADR Simmentals
Smith, Chad & Clara Clearwater Simmentals
Waldron, Gary Waldron Farm
Wolfe, Tony Wolfe’s Fleckvieh
Young, Jessie Crocus Coulee Cattle Co
MANITOBA
Mangin, Andre & Danica Chevalier Blue Zone Livestock
McLean, Jason & Avery & Mylia Richards Rich MC Simmentals/Farms
Peters, Trevor & Amy Big Sky Simmentals
ONTARIO
Barkley, Larry & Rhonda
Dew, John & Brittany Hi Tech Farms
Bovey, Kevin & Suzanne Bovey Family Farms
Horst, Dwayne & Andrea Dwayann Simmentals
Hunt, Tyler G Bar T Cattle Company
Knapp, Adam Knapp Farms
MacIntyre, Kevin Xcel Livestock
McCraig, Scott & Emily McCraig Livestock
Oesch, Ivan & Grace Gravandale Simmental
QUEBEC
Gagnon, Yves & Frances Ferme Gagnon Inc
Sullivan, John & Patrick Sullivan Simmentals
SASKATCHEWAN
Dimler, Richard & Family
Double Bar D Farms
Forden, Lyle & Leanne
Forden Fairview Farm LTD
Klics, Ian & Catherins XRC Simmentals
LaBatte, Barry & Brenda LaBatte Simmentals
Moreau, Nicholas & Amanda
Double M Land & Cattle
MEXICO
JALISCO
Trillo, Bismark Ismeal Orozco Rancho Ade SPR
UNITED STATES
ALABAMA
Ballew, Brad & Abbie
Old Magnolia Farm
Blaine, James & Shannon Lacy Lacy Legacy Livestock
Gardner, Josh & Hilarie Red Oak Farm
Jones, Mark & Annette Deer Creek Farm
Isbell, Cameron & La Tricia Isbell Land & Livestock
Swinney, Alan & Tracy Swinney Farm
ARKANSAS
Bowman, Terry & Cindy TCBO Farms
COLORADO
Cooper, Gary Cooper Farms Fleckvieh Simmentals
Mimms, Frank “Pancho” Olivia Land & Cattle Company LLC
Schager, Roger Phoenix Cattle Company
CONNECTICUT
Evans, John & Mark Evans Farm
FLORIDA
Samuels, Linda & Gina Millett Douglas Cattle Company
Williams, Justin & Jennifer Williams Farm
GEORGIA
Eaves, Frank Frank Eaves Farms
Massey, Lee & Courtney Massey Optimal Genetics
Peppers, Kelley & Eddie Two Sisters Farm
Townley, Randall & Jackie TNT Simmental Farm
Wilson, Kaylee; Wilson, Jason Little K Cattle Company
IDAHO
Johnson, Dirk & Marnie Vertical Edge Genetics
ILLINOIS
Copeland, Brad; Lanny & Ruth Ann Copeland Farms
Pruemer, Kaleb Pruemer Simmentals
Weilmuenster, Chuck & Jeannie CJ Simmental Ranch
IOWA
Boyle, Bryan Boyle Ranch
Brink, Jerry & Preston Brink Simmentals
Frank, Keith KFFC-FLEC
Lehman, Randy, Jennifer & Bryce RL Fleckvieh Simmentals
Martins, Stanley Stanley Martins Farms
Our Members
FSFF Members by Country and State/Province
KANSAS
Duncan, Tom & Debbi Duncan Simmental Ranch
Jensen, Steven Jensen Simmentals
Ohlde, Josh & Julie Ohlde Heritage Ranch
Sieck, Michael & Peyton Wheatridge Farms LTD
KENTUCKY
Bailey, Chad & Shalene Saint John Simmentals
Burks, Terry & Alice
Jesse, Mark & Denise Den-Mar Farm
Larimore, Cody & Mikka Central Kentucky Simmentals
Maxey, Larry & Linda Maxey Valley Farm
LOUISIANA
Bridges, Mitch & Donde Cottonwood Cattle Company
Roberts, Tony & Becky Rugged R Cattle Company
Ward, Josh Ward Land & Cattle
MASSACHUSETT
Demko, Mike & Anna Pinebrook Acres
MICHIGAN
Bush, Gregorry & Debbie Red Pine Simmentals
Zook, Tom & Malinda Triple Z Simmentals
MINNESOTA
Gergen, Paul W & Lorrie Gergen Simmentals
Zimmerman, Bill & Penny One Penny Ranch
MISSOURI
Ewing, Chuck & Grace Ewing Family Cattle
Harbison, Todd Harbison Farms
Hyatt, David, Matt & Jill Maid Rite Simmentals
Lackman, Matthew & Jessi Lackman Simmentals
Raef, Donald & Kay DKR Simmentals
VonBehren, Jim, Josh & Family Three Childs Farms
MISSISSIPPI
Benedict, Casey & Layne Benedict Farms
Dixon, John & Rhonda 5D Farms
Gress, Jason & Nikki Little Creek Cattle Company
Pruden, Michael Pruden Cattle Company LLC
Smith, Ricky & Betty Jo Triple S Simmental Farms
NEBRASKA
Blatny, Shelly & Kurt Palik Glory Days Farm
NEW JERSEY
Ochs-Pierce, Virginia Ochs Pierce Simmentals
NORTH CAROLINA
Hutchinson, Marvin Waco Cattle Company
NORTH DAKOTA
Guttormson, Jamie; Mitch Barth & Kyle Burke 100 X Ranch
Wright, Kenyatta & Brandon Frazier Sandtown Cattle Company
PENNSYLVANIA
Andrews, Duane & Ellen Andrews Fleckvieh Simmentals
Casilio, Butch & Denise Elk County Simmentals
Finkbeiner, Joshua & Dawn Finkbeiner Simmentals
Kulp, David & Anne Kulp Genetics
SOUTH CAROLINA
Pou, Jackson & Ryan Black PB Squared
SOUTH DAKOTA
Sorenson, Jeff S/M Fleckvieh
TENNESSEE
Adams, Todd & Janet; Jacob Triple A Farms
Blair, Gary & Randy Blair Farms
Corley, Bob & Nikki Corley Land & Cattle
TEXAS
Edwards, Randy & Karen Edwards Ranch
Estes, Paul Estes Ranch
Ethridge, James & Donna Mitchell Lake Ranch
Finley, Jim & Patricia Circle J Cattle Company
Hamman, Joshua L & Jaci Twin Creek Simmentals
Helmke, Alfred & Liz Helmke Ranch
Jones, Curtis & Beth Jones Simmentals
Jones, Jordan & Clara Jones and Sons Farm
Prior, Jacob & Kathryn Wild Track Cattle
Riddle, Scott & Fred Schuetze Simmentals Of Texas
Smith, GLen & Casey 7777 Four Sevens Ranch
Smith, John & Casey Ruby Lane Farm
Stark, Justen & Shelby Stark Cattle Company
Throgmorton, Larry & Ginger T5 Livestock Company
Travis, Bill & Jane Pine Ridge Ranch
WISCONSIN
Ohrmundt, Chris Ohrmundt Simmentals
Each dot on these maps represent a FSFF Member in the United States, Canada, Australia and Mexico. Scan this QR Code with your smart phone for a direct link to our website!
Our Members
FSFF Members listed Alphabetically
n 100 X RANCH
ASA #289604 • CSA #107946
Jamie Guttormson & Mitch Barth, Mgr. 401 Main Street N, Velva, ND 58790 Tel: 701-833-8509 guttormj@outlook.com
n 5D FARMS
ASA #233388
John & Rhonda Dixon 5026 Dixon Rd. Liberty, MS 39645 Tel: 601-657-2767 re.dixon1952@gmail.com
n 7777 FOUR SEVENS RANCH
ASA #386547
Glen & Casey Smith 1363 CR 219, Richland Springs, TX 76871 Tel: 512-923-0751 or 512-917-1142 glensmith099@yahoo.com
n ANCHOR D RANCH SIMMENTALS LTD.
ASA #217602 • CSA #31215
Dan & Karen Skeels
PO Box 1638, Rimbey, AB T0C 2J0
Tel: 403-843-4756 or 403-704-4474 anchordsimmentals@gmail.com www.anchordranch.com
n ADR SIMMENTALS
ASA #351046 • CSA #99439
Garren & Trinity Skeels PO Box 1638, Rimbey, AB T0C 2J0 Tel: 403-704-5784 or 403-741-7424 garrenskeels@gmail.com www.anchordranch.com
n ANDREWS FLECKVIEH SIMMENTALS
ASA #323080
Duane & Ellen Andrews 1294 Wheeler Rd., Gillett, PA 16925 Tel: 570-529-1446 ekn824@yahoo.com
Gary Waldron Box 1478, Rimbey, AB T0C 2J0 Tel: 703-350-1961 gmanwaldron@hotmail.com
n WARD LAND & CATTLE
ASA #309134
Josh Ward
197 Alice Lane, Oak Grove, LA 71263 Tel: 318-282-3947 jwsward@gmail.com
n WASHITA FORK
ASA #342723
Jordan Johnson 438589 E. 220 Rd., Vinita, OK 74301 Tel: 580-230-9363 or 580-230-9363 washitafork@icloud.com
n WHEATRIDGE FARMS LTD
ASA #375308
Michael & Peyton Sieck 3090 Road 68, Edson, KS 67733 Tel: 785-694-2479 or 785-694-3737 sieckmichael@gmail.com
n WILD TRACK CATTLE
ASA #297948
Jacob & Kathryn Prior 2020 County Road 333N, Henderson, TX 75652 Tel: 903-722-1871 • wildtrack1985@gmail.com
n WILLIAMS FARM
ASA #336102
Justin & Jennifer WIlliams 3794 Golden Rd, Graceville, FL 32440 Tel: 850-527-4707 or 850-596-0130 fl_farmer03@bellsouth.net
n WYVERN CATTLE COMPANY
CSA #17886
Robert & Mary Ann Lippiatt Box 294, New Sarepta, AB T0B 3M0 Tel: 780-941-3843 or 780-941-3834 prmalippiatt@gmail.com
n XCEL LIVESTOCK
Kevin MacIntyre
6864 Boundary Rd, Russell, ON K4R 0G8 Tel: 613-850-66984 or 613-223-6826 xcellivestock@gmail.com
n XRC SIMMENTALS
CSA #023335
Ian & Catherins Klics
PO Box 381, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1Y3 Tel: 306-240-9487 or 306-240-9496 xrcsimmentals@gmail.com
Legends of the Fleckvieh Breed
Few breeds of livestock have made the world-wide impact that has been achieved by the Fleckvieh breed. The Fleckvieh breed was developed in Austria and the southern region of Germany in the 1800s by the crossing of native breeds with imported Swiss Simmental cattle. Through selective breeding programs, the breed was transformed into a true dual-purpose breed of cattle that was known for its versatility and productivity. The breed’s ability to produce animals that excel in milk production while still maintaining strong meat yields is second to none and is the primary reason the Fleckvieh breed has literally spread worldwide and has an approximate population of 45 million animals today.
The influence of the Fleckvieh breed within the United States has obviously been driven by the meat yield side of the breed. Although milk production is a vital sector of any cattle operation in the U.S., the breed’s milk yield influence has become secondary compared to the countries that actually focus on the dairy component within the breed. The Fleckvieh influence within the U.S. has found success with high growth, frame moderation, disposition and, obviously, muscularity while still maintaining excellent milk production for the production of calves that excel in pre-weaning growth.
Over the history of the breed there have been numerous sire lines that have made an
Written by Terry Burks
impact worldwide, but here in the U.S. there is a more limited number of sire lines that have made a lasting impact not only on the breed but the entire cattle industry. This article will focus on two of those lines that have made a tremendous impact on the breed here in the U.S.
• HOREX
Born in 1954, Horex was sired by Horst and out of the Gerlinde cow that was a daughter of Hagen descending from Haug.
Horex has been described as a bull that embodied the model of the economical dualpurpose bull being well-framed, powerful, correct, well-muscled and having a masculine character. Literally thousands of sons, daughters, grandsons and granddaughters have followed in line continuing the impact that Horex has made within the Fleckvieh and Simmental world. Some of the most noted individuals from his genetic line include Honig, Horror, Hodscha, Horwein, Holb, Hippo, and Dovea Horst.
• HAXL
Born in 1966, Haxl was sired by Hax and out of the Alapis cow, a daughter of Lapis descending from Lasso. Haxl is often referred to as the “Godfather” of the Fleckvieh breed due to his tremendous and long- lasting influence with the breed. Much like Horex, he literally has thousands of sons and grandsons that have made a genetic impact within the breed and specifically has over 1,400 sons/grandsons that have worked
Promoter Award - Terry Burks
Terry Burks has been an active, involved, and long-time member of the Simmental community. His passion extends from livestock judging to pouring into the young people involved in the industry. Terry and his wife Alice live in Scottsville, Kentucky.
Terry Burks is a respected and revered member of the livestock industry. He was a member of the American Junior Simmental Association (AJSA) from the beginning until he aged out in the early 1980s, serving on the AJSA Board. Terry Burks shares, “It is a blessing to put passion into action,” and he has stayed true to his word.
Terry grew up in Glasgow, Kentucky, where he started showing Simmental cattle in the mid-1970s. He was active and extremely competitive, winning many of the contests and still holding the record in some. Terry was always pleased showing his own heifers despite being offered to show for or borrow from others. He started judging through 4-H and later was part of the Kentucky 4-H Gold team in 1979. In 1986, Terry was a member of the Western Kentucky University Collegiate Livestock Judging team, finishing as either
high individual or second place overall in most contests. The beginning of his judging career was only a small tell of his future ahead. After completing his education, Terry worked for a number of Simmental operations across the country including Wayward Hill Farms, Swain Select Simmentals, K.O. Cattle Company, Silver Towne Farms, WW Cattle Company, and Breck Ellison Farm.
Terry has judged over 1,300 junior and open shows in 43 states. Judging the AJSA National Classic, the Eastern Regional Simmental Show, the Simmental Breeders Sweepstakes Junior Show, all the Texas majors, the American Royal, the North American International, The Cow Place, The Great Western, the National Western, the Oklahoma Youth Expo, the Dixie National and numerous other National and Junior National beef cattle shows are just a few highlights. Terry is a certified judge in multiple species, along with an endorsement from several beef cattle, meat goat, and sheep associations. Terry is well known, and some have called him “the best judge of all four-legged and some two-legged animals.”
in AI stations in Germany and Austria. Haxl appears in the pedigrees of Hassan, Haxus, Haxon, Humbold, Sterling Herkules, JB Doctor Duke 442D, Laki, Freighduff Brendan and hundreds of others. Perhaps his greatest impact has been through his daughters and their contributions to the Fleckvieh breed. Haxl daughters can be found in the pedigrees of such breed greats as Horwein, Romulus, Baldur, Metro, Metaxas, and Graber, just to name a few. Without argument, these two bulls have had a profound influence on the Fleckvieh breed both in the U.S. and across the world. They each have provided a dependable foundation for Fleckvieh breeders and their progeny will continue to advance the breed solidly into the future.
Terry is a regular promoter of the Simmental breed’s early years of history and was recognized with honorary membership in the Fullblood Simmental Fleckvieh Federation. “He’s a walking encyclopedia of our breed’s past genetics and routinely stumps many on who and what those animals were,” says ASA Trustee Greg Walthall. For those who follow his Facebook, Terry makes daily promotional and education posts for the Simmental breed. He adds pictures of winners, their pedigree, and history. Terry is passionate about investing in juniors involved in livestock and thanks his mentor Warren Beeler for his insight. Terry has made a massive impact on many lives across the country, and it is clear that he has a large passion for judging, livestock, and the young people involved.
HOREX
HAXL
Junior Members
Our FSFF Junior members truly represent the future of the Federation and our breed. We are proud of their hard work, dedication, and passion—not only for the Fullblood breed, but for the cattle industry, as a whole. We’re grateful to each of them and their families, who have participated in Fullblood Simmental shows throughout the year, and we look forward to an exciting future!
Abby Jones, TX
Addy Pealock, GA
Amber McCaig, ON
Amber Morris, IN
Ashlyn Ohlde, KS
Atley Stark, TX
Austyn Peters, MB
Blair Prior, TX
Brelynn Parks, GA
Callum McCaig, ON
Caroline Jones, TX
Clark Kyser, AL
Easten Stark, TX
Emma Massey, MS
Ethan Hansard, GA
Ethan Hertlein, AR
Evelyn Reed, AR
Evelyn Rivera, GA
Garrett Jones, TX
Hailey McCaig, ON
Haley-Ann Lynch, MA
Harris Ford, OK
Jamal Poss, GA
James Estes, OK
Jayda Peppers, GA
Kanady Squires, AR
Kinley Peters, MB
Landon Ohlde, KS
Linda Bardill, GA
Luke Kyser, AL
MacKenzie Sullens, GA
Makynlee Peppers, GA
Maverick Peters, MB
Misael Rivera, GA
Payton Klein, AR
Remmington Everett, GA
Riley Lynch, MA
Savannah Estes, OK
Shawn Hertlein, AR
Sloan Ford, OK
Tanner Reed, AR
Tavin Parrish, GA
Membership in the FSFF Jr is open to anyone 21 years of age or younger, as of January 1st of the membership year. Membership fee is $20.00 per year, with $5.00 of each membership going into the Jr Scholarship fund.
The FSFF Jr Members are the future of our breed and the next leaders of the Federation! We are extremely proud of their dedication and hard work in the field of agriculture and the Fullblood breed! Thank you for all you do to promote our Breed!
Junior Scholarship
FSFF recognizes that the strength of our organization comes from the dedication of our members. Inspiring and engaging the next generation in the Fullblood breed is essential to securing our future. We are proud to support our youth through the FSFF Junior Educational Scholarship.
Up to two scholarships, valued at $1,000 each, may be awarded annually to applicants who have been FSFF Junior members for at least the past two years and who are at least high‑school seniors (or equivalent) during the spring school year. Full requirements and rules are available at Fleckvieh.com. Application deadlines will be announced on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
Congratulations to our 2025 FSFF Jr Educational Scholarship winners!
AMBER MORRIS of Marengo, Indiana and AUSTYN PETERS of Rivers, Manitoba, Canada! Each of these young ladies was awarded a check for $1000 from the FSFF!
Amber graduated in May of 2025 from Crawford County Community High School. She is the daughter of Asa and Katy Morris and now attends Indiana University Southeast, majoring in Ag Marketing.
Austyn graduated in May 2025 from Rivers Collegiate Institute. She is the daughter of Trevor and Amy Peters and now attends Assiniboine College, majoring in Agribusiness.
FSFF would like to thank all our members who have contributed to the Scholarship Fund throughout the years. Supporting our youth is a collective effort, and we are fortunate to have a membership committed to making a meaningful impact.
2025 Photo Contest Winners
In September, FSSF Jr members submitted photos in 2 categories: Cattle & Farm Life. Each Junior member could submit one photo in each category. We chose (2) random attendees at the Fleckvieh Heritage Sale in Roland, Oklahoma to pick a Grand & Reserve Champion in each category. All attendees at the sale were also asked to vote their favorite in the People’s Choice category.
CASH PRIZES WERE AWARDED TO:
• Cattle Division: Grand Champion, Payton Klein-Cattle #8
Logland True North 510M - Sired by: LLW Card True North G71, Exhibited by: Shawn Hertlein-Subiaco, AR
CATTLEMEN’S CONGRESS
• Junior Show: Grand Champion Heifer and Intermediate Champion Red Oak Meredith - Sired by: APLX Coach 37J, Exhibited by: Ashlyn Ohlde-Williamsburg, KS
• Junior Show: Reserve Grand Champion Heifer and Junior Champion TCBO Tillie - Sired by: JB CDN Captain Call 1948, Exhibited by: Payton Klein-Charleston, AR
• Open Show: Grand Champion Bull and Intermediate Champion GJC HR Maxmillian 201M - Sired by: Logland Arrow L03E, Exhibited by: Garrett Jones-Anna, TX
• Open Show: Reverse Grand Champion Bull and Junior Calf Champion Bull LLEO Range Max 28N - Sired by: Alliance Polled M T M 1723, Exhibited by: Landon Ohlde-Williamsburg, KS
Calf: LLEO Range Max 28N - Sired by: Alliance Polled M T M 1723, Exhibited by: Landon Ohlde-Williamsburg, KS
• Open Show: Grand Champion Heifer and Calf Champion
GJC Ms Chaney N047 - Sired by: Starwest Pol Blueprint, Exhibited by: Abby Jones-Anna, TX
• Open Show: Reserve Grand Champion Heifer and Intermediate Champion
Red Oak Meredith - Sired by: APLX Coach 37J, Exhibited by: Ashlyn Ohlde-Williamsburg, KS
Logland True North 510M
JWFF Lucy 4037
GJC HR Maxmillian 201M LLEO Range Max 28N
TCBO Tillie
Red Oak Meredith
Red Oak Meredith
GJC Ms Chaney N047
Logland Icicle 426M
Logland Aquamarine 330L GJC HR Maximillian 201M
Logland Icicle 426M
TCBO Tillie
GJC Ms Paige 678N
Premier Exhibitor & Breeder
Jones & Sons Ace
Show Results
PTP RING OF CHAMPIONS 2025-2026
2025 AJSA JR NATIONAL CLASSIC AWARD & CONTEST WINNERS
TOP TWENTY, JUNIOR DIVISION
FSFF congratulates our Junior Members that scored in the top 20 overall in the Contests at the AJSA National Classic in Madison, WI
Junior division: Zane Witte-Stover, Missouri
Intermediate division: Garrett Jones-Anna, Texas
AJSA MERIT AWARD RECIPIENTS
FSFF is very proud of our Jr Members that received the Silver Merit award: Garrett Jones and Emma Massey!
L-R: Jacob Poynor MS, Noah Goss KS, Christian Siegel MO, Riley Mahaffey NY, Luke Gilbert IL, Brock Henderson IA, Garrett Jones TX, Kallie Cloud MO, Brennir Peterson MN • Not pictured: Daniel Campbell VA, Ellie Drach IL, Emma Massey MS
Show Results - Mexico
CONGRESO
DE LAS ESTRELLAS
• CHAMPION JR HEIFER
RADE TERE M08 - Exhibited by Rancho Ade SPR
• CHAMPION SR HEIFER CALF
UG RUBIA 229M - Exhibited by Rancho AM
• CHAMPION JR BRED HEIFER
RADE CHACHIS L28 - Exhibited by Rancho Ade SPR
• CHAMPION SR BRED HEIFER
CDH ROMA K112 - Exhibited by “CDH” Simmental Livestock
• CHAMPION OVERALL FEMALE & TWO YEAR OLD CHAMPION FEMALE
RADE VALENTINA K11 - Exhibited by Rancho Ade SPR
• MATURE CHAMPION FEMALE
SANDY J03 - Exhibited by Rancho Ade SPR
• CHAMPION JR BULL CALF
M23 DE AGROPECUARIA CDH - Exhibited by Ganadería “CDH”
Simmental
• CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE BULL CALF
RADE MIGUEL M03 - Exhibited by Rancho Ade SPR
• CHAMPION SR BULL CALF
ARP 704L - Exhibited by Rancho el Manzano
• CHAMPION OVERALL BULL & CHAMPION YEARLING BULL
PEC RODOLFO L71 - Exhibited by POSTA EL CUATRO Bovinos Carne
• CHAMPION MATURE BULL
ALC J38 - Exhibited by Agropecuaria El Refugio
EXPO GANADERA JALISCO OFICIAL
• CHAMPION HEIFER CALF
RLJ WYNN M401 TE - Exhibited by Rancho La Joya
• RESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER CALF
ASH M65 - Exhibited by Rancho El Molino
• RES CHAMPION OVERALL FEMALE & CHAMPION JR
YEARLING HEIFER
PEC POSTA LLUVIA M25 - Exhibited by Rancho Posta El Cuatro
• RESERVE CHAMPION JR YEARLING HEIFER
LORENA M10 - Exhibited by Rancho ADE
• CHAMPION SR YEARLING HEIFER
4ESQ SPR H 9867 - Exhibited by Rancho La Cañada
• RESERVE CHAMPION SR YEARLING HEIFER
RADE GINA M07 - Exhibited by Rancho ADE
• CHAMPION BRED HEIFER
VRM RACHEL M83 - Exhibited by Granja Paso de la Yerbabuena
• RESERVE CHAMPION BRED HEIFER
4ESQ SPR H 9842 - Exhibited by Rancho La Cañada
• CHAMPION JR BRED COW
CDH L108 - Exhibition by CDH Agricultural Production
• RESERVE CHAMPION JR BRED COW
RLJ KARELY 9815 - Exhibited by Rancho La Joya
• CHAMPION MATURE BRED COW
UG IVETH 199K - Exhibited by Rancho AM
• RESERVE CHAMPION MATURE BRED COW
RADE DENELY K01 - Exhibited by Rancho Ade
VRM RACHEL M83 4ESQ SPR H 9842
UG IVETH 199K
RLJ KARELY 9815
CDH L108
RADE DENELY K01
CDH ROMA K112 Rade Valentina K11
RADE TERE M08
SANDY J03 M23 DE AGROPECUARIA CDH
RADE MIGUEL M03 ARP 704L
PEC RODOLFO L71 ALC J38
UG RUBIA 229M
RADE CHACHIS L28
RLJ WYNN M401 TE ASH M65
PEC POSTA LLUVIA M25 LORENA M10
4ESQ SPR H 9867
RADE GINA M07
EXPO GANADERA JALISCO OFICIAL (CONTINUED)
• CHAMPION TWO YEAR OLD COW CALF PAIR
ASH MIKA L18 - Exhibited by Rancho El Molino
• RESERVE CHAMPION TWO YEAR OLD COW CALF PAIR
MGH CONTINENTAL L048 - Exhibited by Rancho Los Timones
• CHAMPION OVERALL FEMALE AND CHAMPION MATURE COW CALF PAIR
PEC POSTA ANDREA K22 - Exhibited by Rancho La Joya
• RESERVE CHAMPION MATURE COW CALF PAIR
LA CAÑADA H 9733 - Exhibited by Rancho La Cañada
• CHAMPION JR BULL CALF
ASH VALENTINO M69 - Exhibited by Rancho El Molino
• RESERVE CHAMPION JR BULL CALF
RLJ CAESARS M404 TE - Exhibited by Rancho La Joya
• CHAMPION SR BULL CALF
PEC POSTA FEROZ M41 - Exhibited by Rancho Posta El 4
• REVERE CHAMPION SR BULL CALF
ALC M31 - Exhibited by Agropecuaria El Refugio
• CHAMPION JR YEARLING BULL
PEC POSTA FOCUS M33 - Exhibited by Rancho Posta El 4
