Minnesota Simmental Association

2011 MN Beef Expo Simmental Heifer Donated by:
Hilbrands Simmentals, AJE Cattle Company and Boehland cattle COmpany
Hilbrands Simmentals is a family run operation that purchased their first purebred Simmentals in 1987. They run approximately 75
head of a mature cows and with the help of good cooperative herds try to implant around 150 to 200 embryos each year. Their
donor cows are the base of their program and are hand picked selectively from highly proven cow families based on the attributes
that will produce outstanding seedstock backing up their motto "Predictability Through Top Genetics."
AJE Cattle Co. was established in 2000 with the purchase of the first purebred Simmental show heifer from C-Mor Beef Farms. Since
then, the program has grown with the help of great partners, embryo transfer and 10 donor cows. The focus of the operation is to
produce quality seedstock, backed by proven cow families, to help junior members establish Simmental programs of their own.
Having just completed the American Junior Simmental Program, Amanda Eberspacher has first hand experience of what great
results a Simmental female can have for a young member.
Mel Boehland Cattle Co. is owned by Mel and Pat Boehland of White Bear Lake, MN. A non-cattle owner but cattleman by heart, Mel’s
passion for the cattle industry would often lead him to the MN Beef Expo each year. During one of those visits, he met Val and Lori
Eberspacher resulting in a friendship that led to the fulfillment of Mel's dream of owning cattle. In 2002, he partnered with
Eberspachers to purchase his first Purebred Simmental, JF First Glance. Since then, he's expanded the herd to several donors owned
in partnership with Eberspachers and Hilbrands along with a small set of AI cows. Though their herd may be small the standards are
set high and quality is excellent!
In 2010, Hilbrands Simmentals, AJE Cattle Co, Hecksel Simmental Farm, Mel Boehland Cattle Co and guest consigners established the
Jewels of the Northland Simmental Sale held at the Hilbrands Sale Facility in Clara City, MN. Taking place the first Saturday in
December, the sale offers approximately 100 lots of Simmental Genetics, including show heifers, breds, bulls and embryos. Hilbrands
Simmental and AJE Cattle Co also exhibited and marketed through the National Western Sale, Denver, CO, North American Select
Simmental Sale, Louisville, KY, and the MN State Simmental Sale, Rochester, MN. While a majority of the bulls are marketed privately
off of the farm you may also see them consigned to one of the previous mentioned sales along with the Black Hills Stock Show, Rapid
City, SD.
Hilbrands Simmentals, AJE Cattle Co and Mel Boehland Cattle Co are proud to be the sponsor of this years MBE Simmental Donation
female. We look forward to working with the recipient and wish them the best of luck with their new project!
Highlights from the MN Simmental Assoc.
Annual Meeting, Banquet & State Sale
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