McPherson County, as in Feeders
Allan Sents and company have been Partner of the Year twice, in 2005 and 2010. Since then, MCF has captured carcass and feedlot data on more than 57,000 head of cattle, with a 20.9% CAB acceptance rate. That may not sound exactly like what we would call “stellar,” but keep in mind that from 1999 through 2007, they averaged right around 15%. From 2008 through 2012, the feedlot averaged more than 25% CAB, and the last two years that has been more than 30%–a real commitment to feeding cattle that meet the brand’s 10 specifications.
Each fall, feedlot owner and general manager Allan holds a customer appreciation night. He serves a meal of CAB strip loin steak, calf fries, beans, dessert and drinks to about 150 people. Gary doesn’t always get to attend, but this year he did, because he had the distinct honor of presenting Allan and managner Landon Shaw with a Henry Golden Boy rifle in a walnut case with a plaque honoring them for achieving the “Gold” status in the 30.06 program. Their 2,000 elite, On-Target cattle exceeded 46% CAB and Prime.
There have only been three feedyards (out of a current base of 70) that have achieved this status: Beller Feedlot of Lindsay, Neb.; Chappell (Neb.) Feedlot–and now, McPherson County. Since this program is transitioning to a new “35-10” model, we will no longer be presenting this award. MCF is the final recipient of this award for feeding a cumulative 2,000 cattle or more the make at least 30% CAB with no more than 6% outliers. True friends of the brand, Allan and his wife Deanna are super CAB Partners.
Congratulations to all the folks at MCF!
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