Rollingwood Ranch &
CK Ranch

Ranch name and contact person:
Rollingwood Ranch & CK Angus

How large is your operation: breeds, number of head, number of acres: The operation has a total of 300 head: 80 Angus, 50 Hereford, and 170 head of commercial cattle that are a three way cross of Angus, Hereford, and Gelbvieh.

Operation history, local, and topography: Started in 1950 and is located in Potter Valley in Mendocino County. The valley floor has been irrigated for summer. Some of the land surrounding the valley floor is very steep.

Pedigrees:
Hereford: Gold Rush, Enoch 4Y, Pacemaker, Mile High, and 15G
Angus: Ambush, Tehama Durabull, Fame, O'Neil breeding, and Super X

Operations accomplishments, management, and genetics: The herd has been carcass tested for the last 5 years through Western Ranchers Beef /B3R Program. The results have found that the cattle average 95% Choice, 85% yield grade 1 or 2, and receive a $50 premium on the calves. The operation has a strong vaccination program and cull extensively; only cows that calf every year are kept. Performance records are kept on all the cattle, including the commercials

Marketing outlets: Calves are marketed through Western Ranchers Beef.

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San Luis Obispo, CA.