Murcielago is an elite cattle breeding
operation specializing in genetically superior Black Angus
cattle. Our cattle are sold locally and nationally to
other top cattle breeders and to commercial beef cattle
operations to improve the genetics in their own herds.
Because of our substantial investment in state of the art embryo
transfer and artificial insemination (A.I.) technology we are
able to maintain the superiority of our herd by maximizing our
own lead genetics and researching and selecting the best
genetics from around the country to further enhance the quality
of our animals. In addition, we are fortunate to have the
consulting expertise of Dr. Bill Beal from Virginia Tech, who
works closely with us in developing our breeding plans.
Our entire breeding herd is registered with the
American Angus Association insuring verifiable pedigree.
We raise all of our cattle naturally on our
farms according to a strict sustainability program designed to
protect our environmental resources. We have over
6,000 acres in operation providing ample grazing area for the
humane treatment of our animals, avoiding both environmental
issues from overgrazing and animal health issues from
overcrowding.
With millions of dollars invested in our
herd, including hundreds of thousands of dollars invested in
just a single donor cow, Murcielago demands the highest quality
of care for its animals. All of our cattle are forage fed
and supplemented with vitamins, minerals and locally produced
grain products as well as corn grown on our own farm to produce
safe, quality cattle. No growth hormones are administered to our
cattle and no chemical pesticides are used in our pastures and
hay fields. All of our animals are regularly checked by
independent veterinarians and we adhere to a strict vaccination
program to protect the health and well being of our cattle.
We collect growth performance and carcass ultrasound data on all
of our animals, all of which we record with the American Angus
Association
It is our goal to provide all of our
customers with superior Black Angus genetics to enhance the
productivity of their herd and profitability of their
businesses. If you are seeking quality Black Angus cattle,
we are interested in working with you whether you are looking to
increase your herd by one or many.