J & M Mapleridge Simmentals

J & M Mapleridge Simmentals, Simmental cattle, Puposky, MN, serves Beltrami County near Bemidji. The farm has raised Simmental cattle for over a decade under American Simmental Association guidelines, and its cattle undergo routine health screenings for fertility and growth traits. Animals graze on rotational pastures and receive daily handling from birth to ensure gentle temperaments and easy transitions to new environments.

The herd traces back to foundation cows selected for docility and reliable growth performance. Records for weight gain and reproductive health are kept meticulously to guide future breeding choices. This family-run operation focuses on balanced traits, emphasizing maternal strength and feed efficiency in each herd. Visitors often remark on the calm herds and well-maintained pastures that reflect a hands-on approach. Calves are socialized early, and breeding decisions rely on performance data to support sustainable herd development.