CONSULTING
Muddy Creek Ranch Consulting LLC
40 YEARS OF CATTLE & GRAZING EXPERIENCE
If you are new to the cattle business or just need a boost of knowledge to get ahead in a fast paced industry, Muddy Creek Ranch Consulting is your one call.
Get help with:
• Breeding decisions
• Designing and setting up cattle handling facilities
• Setting up a forage management plan
• Marketing strategies including direct marketing
• Animal husbandry practices including how to palpate, artificial insemination, intervenous injections, castration and all phases of animal parturition
I meet you at you level and elevate your vocabulary and understanding of all phases of the cattle industry.
DEGREES
• Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, Louisiana Tech University
• Masters of Science degree, University of Arkansas
EXPERIENCE
Over 40 Years of Cattle Management Experience
Beef Research Specialist, University of Arkansas (14 years)
• Grazing and feeding research trials
• USDA Trials for vaccines and insecticides
• AI Protocols and teaching Animal Science productions labs
Cattle Management (9 years)
• Managing a Registered Angus operation
• Managed a large commercial cow operation
• Managed a 2,500 head backgrounding operation
Manager, Muddy Creek Ranch (17 years)
100% grass-fed grass finished operation
Managed fully integrated cattle operation including registered seedstock, commercial cow herd, retained females and development of herd sires
• Breeding and genetics decisions, AI, palpation and embryo program
• Rotational Grazing and Regenerative grazing practices
• Marketing of grass-fed beef and distribution
• Integrated sheep, pigs and poultry into rotational grazing
Associations:
• Served as President – Desha Drew Cattlemen’s Association
• Served as President – Western Aberdeen Breeders Association
• Served on National Board of Directors – American Aberdeen Association
Contact Us for More Information:
Muddy Creek Ranch Consulting LLC
David Shockey BS, MS
101 Muddy Creek Road
Wilsall, MT 59086
(406)-600-7179
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