ABOUT J DAVID SHOCKEY

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