📞 (985) 807-5747·Poplarville, Mississippi
Our Program

How We Raise Them

Registered Red Angus genetics on Gulf Coast pasture. A defined breeding program built to produce bulls that go to work.

The Process

Four Steps to a Working Bull

Every bull that leaves Creekside Ranch has gone through the same disciplined program. Here's how we do it.

1

Foundation Genetics

Our registered herd is built on proven Red Angus bloodlines selected for calving ease, maternal strength, growth, and Gulf Coast adaptability. Every mating decision is backed by genomic data and EPDs through the Red Angus Association of America. We're not chasing fads or single-trait sires. We select for balanced, functional cattle that produce profitable calves in real-world conditions.

Our cow herd is the foundation. We hold our females to the same standards we expect from our bulls: sound feet and legs, good udders, strong maternal instinct, and the ability to maintain body condition on Gulf Coast grass without supplemental feeding during the growing season.

2

Grass-Developed Bulls

Our bulls grow on pasture, not in a feedlot. They develop on the same forages your cows graze, building the feet, legs, and constitution to work in real conditions. No pampered, over-conditioned bulls that fall apart when they hit your pasture.

Grass development takes longer than feedlot development, but the result is a bull that's ready to cover ground, breed cows, and maintain condition on your forage base. We'd rather sell a bull in working condition than one that looks good on sale day and falls apart by June.

3

Defined Breeding Season

We run a controlled calving season with defined bull turnout and removal dates. Tighter calf crops, more uniform calves at weaning, and better data for genetic selection. The kind of discipline that adds real value to every animal we sell.

A defined breeding season also holds our cows accountable. If a cow doesn't breed in the window, she doesn't stay. That selection pressure is what builds a maternal herd that breeds back on time, year after year. It's the same discipline we recommend to our bull buyers.

4

Complete Data Package

Every bull sells with RAAA registration, genomically-enhanced EPDs, DNA parentage verification, BSE results, birth and weaning weights, and disposition scores. The data justifies the price, and it should.

We believe in full transparency. You'll see every number we have on an animal before you buy. No surprises, no fine print, no "call for pricing." If the data doesn't support the animal, he goes to market instead of into somebody's herd.

At a Glance
900
Acres of Gulf Coast pasture
RAAA
Registered with Red Angus Association of America
100%
Genomic testing on seedstock
BSE
Every bull tested before sale
DNA
Parentage verified on every animal
Genetics

Herd Sires

The bulls actively breeding our registered Red Angus cow herd. Every calf we produce is sired by one of these bulls.

Dix Money Line 827M, Red Angus herd sire at Creekside Ranch in Poplarville, Mississippi

Dix Money Line 827M

RAAA# 5114993

Top 3% ProS Top 8% HB Top 9% GM Top 15% YW Top 15% Marb Top 21% CED

Our flagship herd sire. 827M ranks in the top 3% of the breed for Profit Index (ProS $159), combining elite growth, carcass quality, and calving ease in one package. His yearling weight (top 15%) and marbling (top 15%) mean his calves grow fast and grade well.

JBSF Complete Package M32, Red Angus herd sire at Creekside Ranch in Poplarville, Mississippi

JBSF Complete Package M32

RAAA# 5099283

Top 13% BW Top 13% Marb Top 17% CED Top 29% YW

Our calving ease specialist. M32 ranks top 13% for birth weight and top 17% for calving ease direct — safe to use on heifers. His sons will deliver easy calving for your operation without sacrificing growth (YW top 29%) or carcass quality (Marbling top 13%).

Lyon Foundation 2547 M6290, Red Angus herd sire at Creekside Ranch in Poplarville, Mississippi

Lyon Foundation 2547 M6290

RAAA# 4946660

Top 5% Marb Top 13% ProS Top 19% HB Top 22% GM

Our carcass genetics bull. M6290 ranks in the top 5% of the breed for marbling and top 13% for Profit Index. His calves are built for grid marketing and branded beef programs. Strong HerdBuilder index (top 19%) means his daughters are profitable, efficient cows.

Foundation Genetics

Reference Sires

Proven AI sires used to build our cow herd. Their genetics run deep in our females and carry forward through every generation.

Leachman Deniro A090X, Red Angus reference sire at Creekside Ranch

Leachman Deniro A090X

RAAA# 1371233 · 384 progeny

Top 4% Stay Top 4% YG Top 6% HB Top 8% CED

A maternal powerhouse from the Leachman program. Deniro's daughters calve easy, stay in the herd, and milk. His calving ease direct (top 8%) and stayability (top 4%) make him an ideal choice for building a productive cow herd.

Andras New Direction R240, Red Angus reference sire at Creekside Ranch

Andras New Direction R240

RAAA# 1506922 · 3,588 progeny

Top 5% HPG Top 11% CW Top 24% GM

A proven growth and carcass sire with over 3,500 progeny. New Direction ranks top 5% for heifer pregnancy — his daughters breed back. Strong carcass weight and gridmaster index add value all the way through the supply chain.

Our Commitment

Bull Buyer Guarantee

We stand behind every bull we sell. Your success is our reputation.

Breeding Guarantee

Every bull passes a BSE by a licensed veterinarian before sale. If a bull fails to settle cows within the guarantee period, we make it right. No runaround.

Full Data Disclosure

Complete data package with every bull. EPDs, genomics, weights, disposition, health records. You see everything we see. No hidden surprises.

Honest Dealing

Straightforward pricing. No auction pressure. Come look at the cattle, ask questions, take your time. We'd rather you buy the right bull than any bull.

After-Sale Support

Questions after your bull goes to work? Call us. We want to know how our genetics perform in your herd. It makes us better too.

Ready to See the Cattle?

The best way to evaluate our program is to walk the pastures with us. Visitors are welcome by appointment.

Get in Touch View Available Bulls