Top-Shelf
S
GENETICS
We are excited with the caliber of genetics
forming the foundation of our program.
TMCK
Flashback 605F
HomoP/HomoB 46% - Lim-Flex
TMCK Cash Flow x PBRS Alena 3115A
CD: 8 BW: 2.9 WW: 92 YW: 151 MK: 14 CEM: 4 SC: 1.2
DC: 19 YG: -.01 CW: 60 RE: .76 MB: .25 $MTI: 67
Ranks in top 1% for WW, YW, CW • Ranks in top 4% or better for DC & $MTI
SEMEN $40 - Contact Grassroots Genetics 866.305.9600
He is joined by our other top-shelf herd sires:
MAGS EVEREST 528E and MAGS SUMMIT 284D.
MAGS
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Lyle said he and his family traveled to shows across the state of
Texas with that original heifer and each show they attended further
cemented their devotion to the Limousin breed.
As time passed, Lyle said they began to grow their operation
organically. While the Keetons used a variety of bulls for breeding,
Leonard said they chose to purchase very few females. The Keeton
ranch was built on the foundation of Lyle’s first heifer, Leonard said.
In fact, 1993 was the last time an outside female was added to the
Keeton operation.
The Keeton’s desire to serve grew alongside their herd numbers.
Leonard, his wife, Betty, and Lyle have all spent time giving back to
the Limousin breed at the state and national level.
“It was a real honor to be involved,” Leonard said. “We were able
to help keep the direction of the breed going in a positive manner so
other people could enjoy the same things we were enjoying.”
Lyle served on the national junior board of directors and then
followed in his father’s footsteps by spending six years on the Texas
Limousin Association Board of Directors. Lyle said both he and
Leonard try to involve themselves on the national level as much as
possible. The pair finds themselves driven by the aim of keeping the
breed headed in the right direction, he added.
Leonard said it is the passion of the cattlemen behind the livestock
that keeps the Limousin breed progressing. He said he greatly respects
the families and ranchers helping promote Limousin cattle. It is the
people of the breed that kindled his love for the industry and keep
him involved.
“It’s the people we meet and the work ethic of those we already
know,” he said. “The people we’ve gotten to know are the best. The
love for cattle is the common ground we all have.”
Lyle said he has watched this same passion spread to his children.
Lyle and his wife, Shana, have three children, Nikki, Jacob and Cole.
All three are currently involved as junior members and proudly exhibit
the Keeton cattle in show rings across the nation, Lyle said.
Daystar
MAGS Zodiac x MAGS Action Move
Premier donor who is currently being flushed
to Apple Jack and Federal Reserve.
We welcome your call or visit anytime.
TRAVIS & LISA GLENN
37437 Hwy. ZZ ~ Ionia, MO 65335 ~ 660.281.5127
[email protected]
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Private treaty bull sales as well as club calf sales round out the
diversified Keeton operation
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• APRIL 2020