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about if we need to get in there al females, their story is one of The Midwest Cattleman · February 25, 2021 · P19
and work with her calf. And we do-ability.
want them giving enough milk, “I’m not a believer in feedlot
but not so much that they won’t bulls,” Stump said. “I think bulls
breed back.” need to be out and moving. We
The Springhill selection pro- have feed bunks, but they also
cess is not only about docility and are on a 3-acre run so they can
milking ability. The approach to move and exercise and graze on
lasting power in the herd is far native grasses.”
more comprehensive. That’s why About five years ago, the
the American Hereford Associa- Stump family built their “On
tion Total Performance Records Target Bull Development Cen-
Program is implemented. ter” to set their prospects on
“We’re keeping all the data,” the right path for genetics that
Stump said. “Collecting on baby work in the Kansas Flint Hills
calves, weanlings and yearlings and beyond. A sale on March 20,
and other scores to use the best will showcase another round of
we can.” Springhill Hereford genetics.
As a result, genetics that excel Whether winning champion-
get exponentially perpetuated. ships in the show ring, raising
“We want to see our birth calves on bluestem or siring a next generation of Hereford en- made their impact as well. Two
weights below the breed average commercial producer's herd, thusiasts in the Stump, Schmidt, daughters were past officers of
and our yearling weights above Stump insists that the cattle Denton and Gillig families, the the National Junior Polled Her-
the breed average,” Schmidt need to be fit for duty. Springhill Herefords story con- eford Council and all three girls
said. “Cow C554 that we flushed “Cattle that perform best tinues. served as president of the Kan-
this last year was .9 on her BW are anything with some guts “We got to do our part to get sas Junior Polled Hereford Asso-
EPD and 95 on the YW. She has to them,” Stump said. “You also along and show them by exam- ciation. At the 2002 National Ju-
a fabulous udder and has been need cattle with good feet and ple that it can work with Here- nior Hereford Expo ending the
raising bull calves that are doing legs to get over these hills. We fords,” Stump said, referring to junior show career of the Stump
the job for producers. This Dam run our herd like the commer- the lesson he's hoped to impart girls, Kim was named Herdsman
of Distinction had her first heif- cial man would in this area.” to their kids and grandkids. “I’m of the Year.
er this year and that calf was an Those foundational choices not sure you can say anything. All three daughters took note,
embryo transplant. She just kept have kept Springhill Herefords It’s the way you do things to con- pursued agricultural interests
raising bull calves and they kept at the top of their game for more vince them it works.” and returned to the farm to raise
making the annual sale cut.” than 70 years. From a round Family vacations spent at their families. Seven grandchil-
As for the sons of exception- barn, Hereford beginning to the national junior Hereford shows continued on page 21

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