Where Better Cattle Begin

On this episode, we sit down with our favorite cow cop from the Texas panhandle Mr. Chris Ward, and discuss how a better protect our operations in today’s world

In this episode of Where Better Cattle Begin, host Randy Clements sits down with Pat Kruse, Sales Manager at Big Iron Livestock, to talk about how the cattle marketing landscape is changing. Pat shares insights into today’s market trends, what buyers are looking for, and how online platforms like Big Iron are opening new doors for ranchers. He also breaks down the do’s and don’ts of selling cattle...

In this episode of Where Better Cattle Begin, Randy Clements visits with Don Trimmer, Beef Manager at Alta Genetics. They dive into the current trends shaping the beef industry, the traits that matter most to today’s cattlemen, and the sires leading the way at Alta. Don also shares how Alta goes beyond semen sales to provide consulting, tools, and solutions that help producers of all sizes move th...

In this very first episode of Where Better Cattle Begin, host Randy Clements of KR Cattle sets the stage for what this podcast is all about: building better herds through genetics, reproduction, management, and grit. We take a deep dive into longevity — what it really means in a cow herd, why it matters for profitability, and the role genetics, nutrition, and management play in keeping cows workin...