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Dutch Creek Angus: Your Source for Quality Angus Cattle
Our Story
1970 and prior years
Doug grew up on his family's feeder calf operation in Western Maryland. At the age of 15, he purchased his first group of Angus heifers in 1970 from White Hall Angus in Charlottesville, VA, and Few Angus Farm. He brought this small herd back to his family's farm in Accident, MD. To improve his herd, he began utilizing artificial insemination, incorporating Wye Angus genetics, including notable lineage such as Queensland of Wye, Favour of Wye, Fornson, and Franchester of Wye, among others.
Meanwhile, Susan was raised on her family's diversified cattle and tobacco farm in northern Kentucky. She played a significant role in the family's Hereford cow-calf operation before leaving to pursue her studies in Animal Science at the University of Kentucky.
1975 - 1981
Doug and Susan met at the University of Kentucky, where they both pursued their studies in animal science and agriculture economics, and they also participated in the UK Livestock Judging Team. They married in 1981 and that same year purchased a farm in Shelby County, Kentucky. Doug brought along his small herd, and together, the couple began their journey of raising Angus cattle and cultivating tobacco.
1985
We acquired 10 Jorgenson Angus cows, which became a crucial part of the foundation of our herd today. We also purchased Gorth of Graham, focusing on selection for maternal traits. Our selection criteria at the time included the number of Pathfinders present in the pedigree. Additionally, we began using AI in 1983, opting for popular bulls of that era, although we had to cull most of the females due to fertility issues.
1990's
We purchased cattle from Graham Angus Farm and have started utilizing Wye Angus genetics once again. Our focus has been on breeding easy fleshing, fertile cows. Additionally, we initiated private treaty bull sales.
2000's
We have implemented a continued AI program that focuses on selection for fertility, maternal traits, and frame size, specifically breeding cattle for fescue tolerance. In 2005, we started our grass-finished beef business. The Tobacco Buyout and the end of the tobacco program in Kentucky motivated us to begin direct marketing beef to consumers in our area, aiming to maximize profitability from our fescue-based herd of fertile and efficient cows.
2010 - Today
Current EPD data allows for a more discerning selection of AI sires. The Functional Longevity research EPD indicates that the Dutch Creek cowherd boasts an average score of 1.21. Additionally, our carcass evaluation shows that our genetics are now achieving mid to high choice carcass grades within just 18 months on fescue pastures.