EFFLING FAMILY / CK CATTLE Chris, Kristi, Cagney & her husband Hadley Schotte, Chesney [22 – finishing Bachelor’s degree at K-State, then pursuing a Masters in Meat Science], Kenidey [18]
When the girls started showing, deciding what breeds they would exhibit was a serious decision. Admittedly, one that didn’t have to be seriously considered until the two older girls were showing at the same time. Over the years, each girl has found a passion for the breeds they’ve exhibited. With the friendship of the Thomas family, the Charolais torch was passed onto Cagney at the conclusion of Cally’s junior show career. During Chris’ time with the Hereford Association, Chesney found a natural love for the “red and white cows”. Kenidey was pointed in the direction of the Simmentals, and has found that’s where her true passion lies. • Our mentality has always been TEAM o Whether it be with our family or our “show family”, we do it all as a team. o Impossible to accomplish what we have without the people who have helped along the way. o Picking up a blower hose, a can of glue, spraying some breakdown, holding a halter, or following someone to the ring; it all matters.
o Things have changed over the years, the combination of talent and hard work were a rarity, now the business is saturated, in the best way possible o Every win means something, not just the long hours put in at the show barn, but the decisions to breed them, the work to raise them, and the help to be away from everything going on at home. CK Cattle is a seedstock operation that focuses on breeding high performing, functional cattle that will work in whatever situation asked of them with an emphasis on customer service. • Cattle and genetics are marketed through online platforms, consignment sales, and our Annual Production Sale the second Highmore, it was no secret that CK Cattle was just one piece of the puzzle that includes NUMEROUS high quality, successful cattle operations that are recognized on a national level. ● Saturday in February. • When setting roots just one mile north of
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