Meitlers SINCE 1880

Meitler Cattle has been in the family for five generations. August Meitler homesteaded in North Central Kansas in the 1880’s. His son Fred and grandson Armin farmed and raised cattle for many years. Armin started in the registered Hereford business in 1932.  Armin passed his love for Hereford cattle on to his son Gene.
Gene’s life passion was the genetics behind his pursuit of the perfect Hereford female. He was respected across the country for his knowledge in linebreeding and Bonsma trait selection. As the cattle industry chased terminal traits, show ring banners, and EPD numbers, Gene never wavered in his belief of breeding maternal cattle. Start with the momma cow and the rest will fall in place. In 1986, Jim McDowell and Bow Creek Angus brought the first angus cattle to the ranch. These angus cows are the foundation of the angus genetics within the herd today. 

Present day owners of Meitler Cattle are Gene’s two sons Darris and Clint Meitler. Today the cowherd is comprised of 650 horned Hereford, angus and black baldy cows both spring and fall calving. The purebred Hereford and angus heifers are kept as replacements and the black baldies are marketed with their superior maternal genetics from both breeds. Only the very best bulls are kept and sold or used back into the herd. Steers are sold at a premium for their quality and uniformity. The cow herd has expanded over the years but the maternal core has remained constant. Our longstanding program is simply based on the mother cow. Maternal, feminine, good uddered, docile, long lasting cows. Carefully selecting the correct maternal genetics to bring into the herd is always top priority. Our program was built on generations of hard work and grit. Our cows are built on this same foundation to work hard and stand the test of time. We believe our black baldy females are as good as you will find anywhere in the country. Visitors welcome anytime. 

We thank you for your interest in our program. Darris Meitler and family Clint Meitler and family 

We are a family that are proud of our heritage and want to pass it on down to our children and their children.  Thank you for visiting and don't forget to check out our Photo Gallery below of our Hereford cattle and line bred operation.