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Welcome to Bar Pipe Hereford Ranch |
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The Cross family has been selling purebred Hereford bulls and bred heifers to ranchers in western Canada and the USA since 1953. We run about 200 purebred cows and sell between 40 and 50 bulls every year. The majority of these bulls are sold by private treaty. We also offer packages of bred heifers in the fall.
We have made significant management changes to the operation in the last few years, moving back calving, so we can calve our cows out on pasture and include winter grazing as part of our forage management plan. Like many ranching operations helpis limited so we try to run our program in a practical fashion, just as our ranch customers try to do.
The base of Bar Pipe females has been augmented with the purchase of the Kallal Hereford Ranch cowherd. Developing a top quality polled line at Bar Pipe is another priority while still focusing on producing functional and easy keeping cattle to fit the times. Despite the many changes the past few years our overall mission remains true: to build a better cow herd using sound breeding and science.
The ranch is located in the foothills southwest of Calgary, Alberta a short 45 minute drive from the Calgary International Airport.
We welcome your visit to see our cattle and learn more about our program. |
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Three 38T Sons Offered at
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Medicine Hat Lot# 104: BP 38T Standard Lad 128X |
Medicine Hat Lot #101: BP 38T Standard Lad 22x |
Medicine Hat Lot # 103: BP 38T Standard Lad 114X |
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Thank YouLost Lake RanchTeri Manning & Woody KumpulaRich Lake, Albertafor purchasingBP 24L Super Lad 90Xat the 2012 Calgary Bull Sale. |
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We Welcome Your Visit |
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Alberta will be the site of the 2012 World Herford Conference from July 12 to 18th, 2012. Bar Pipe will have cattle on display at Olds, Alberta for the Open Show as well as bulls for the Rancher Day competition. We look forward to visiting with Hereford enthusiasts from around the globe both at our stall and at the Ranch.
We would be happy to arrange tours to the Ranch if you would like to see our cowherd and herdbull battery. We are a one hour drive from the Calgary International Airport |
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Private Treaty Sales |
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Please call Doug if you are interested in a private treaty sale ona 2 year old bull or a yearling bull.Home: (403)938-7726 or Cell: (403)852-3865 |
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| Our herd was established in 1934 by Jim (J.B.) Cross at the a7 Ranch near Nanton and then moved west of Okotoks in 1953 under the Bar Pipe brand. After J.B.'s death, his son Donald held the reins and now, in turn, Donald's son Jay and his wife Lucy have taken over the operation.
The initial plan at Bar Pipe was to keep the purebred operation as simple as possible. Although, Donald and his father attended cattle shows and kept up with market trends they did not display any of their own cattle in the early years. The focus was kept on the annual production sale in which Bar Pipe offered up to 25 bull calves that were born in the early part of the year. As the size of the cowherd increased the marketing plan was expanded in the early 1980s to include entry in the Lethbridge Bull Sale. A couple years later saw Bar Pipe's first consignment at the Calgary Bull Sale. the main focus, however, remained on keeping top bull calves for the production sale which ran for over 50 years.
In recent years the Bar Pipe operation has undergone many changes. Calving time has been significantly moved back and the focus has shifted to marketing more two year old bulls by private treaty. Although the majority of bulls are sold to repeat customers by private treaty we still offer bulls at the Calgary and Medicine Hat Bull Sale, usually choosing a few sire groups to feature at each of these sales. We also offer bred heifers for sale in the fall, again by private treaty.
The Bar Pipe cowherd has also expanded to include the Kallal Hereford Ranch cowherd in 2007. With a strong maternal base to build on the next step has been to implement a polled division at Bar Pipe. Breeding our best 64H Ribstone daughters and granddaughters to polled bulls we plan on developing our own polled females to kickstart this side of the program. We will offer our first polled bulls for sale in 2012.
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Bar Pipe Influence |
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As seedstock breeders, our success is measured by how well our cattle perform for our buyersand the progeny that they produce. Here are some of the highlights...... |
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Two genetic giants... |
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The legacy of BP Sandman 146D......over $200,000 in sales of sons and daughters |
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Champion son (BP 146D Sandman 32F), daughter (BP 146D Lady 30L whose 140L son, BCDO 326N, was Supreme Champion Bull at Agribition in 2005), and grandson (Wabash Sandstone 200L) Reserve Grand Champions in Calgary Bull Sale in 2003 |
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Recent Bull Sale Highlights |
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Herd Sires
For more information click on the photos below.
PolledC02948147Anchor 44U {DLF, HYF, IEF} |
HornedC02903792Standard 68L Dom Lad 38T {DLF,HYF,IEF} |
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The foundation sire of our polled program, 44U has crossed very well on our Ribstone 64H daughters and granddaughters. In giving him our best horned genetics we are counting on developing a strong maternal base as the foundation of our polled division. First calves for sale in 2012. |
This outstanding herdsire is out of the best Kallal cow purchased by Bar Pipe in 2008. He has consistently low birthweights and his calves continue to develop into very marketable bulls. The first crop of heifers out of 38T calved in 2011, they have tucked up udders and small teats and are doing a great job on their calves. Canadian and US Semen Available Contact Doug at 403-852-3865.Australian Semen Rights owned by Mawarra Herefords
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HornedC02866170K 68L Standard Dom Lad 144P{DLF, HYF, IEF} |
HornedC02941439F 765 Ribstone 991 {DLF, HYF, IEF} |
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A proven herdsire with sons at XTC Herefords, Bar N, Sky Track Ranch and Lilybrook Herefords. We have lots of daughters in production and their udder quality is excellent and they are producing well.Bulls have been well received by breeders and ranchers alike. |
A 157K grandson purchased from Marvin Feddes and Sons as a yearling. His calves show his length, thickness and wonderful haircoat. Watch for them in 2012. |
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HornedC02851076K 117K Ribstone Lad 124P {DLF, HYF, IEF} |
HornedC02932993YV 232N Silverado ET 945Y {DLF, HYF, IEF} |
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A Kallal bred herd bull we have used extensively at Bar Pipe. He has extra length that he passes on the his calves. Pigmented and freckle faced he has produced top quality rancher bulls. |
945Y was our top pick at the 2011 Calgary Bull Sale. Out of a tremendous cow at YV Herefords we look forward to him passing on strong maternal traits and extra performance. First calves on the ground in 2012. |
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Other Hersires In Use: |
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Maungahina Hunza 040035 (Polled C02906744) |
BP 192R Standard Lad 32U (C02921698) |
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Mawarra Vice Admiral (C02940207) |
BP 124P Ribstone Lad 18U (C02914744) |
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Contact Information:
Jay and Lucy Cross Family 403-978-2767 ( Jay Cell)
Doug and Judy Finseth Managers 403-852-3865 (Doug Cell) 403-938-7726 (Ranch Phone) |
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Contact: Jay and Lucy Cross Family |
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Horned and Polled Bull Calves Available by Private Treaty |
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BP 38T Standard Lad 85Y (Horned) |
BP 44U Anchor 48Y (Polled) |
BP 44U Anchor 10Y (Polled) |
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