Thought for December 13, 2012: "It takes endless amount of history to make even a little tradition." - Henry James

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

Thanks for a historical sale weekend.

193 bulls
$786,950 gross
$4077 average

232 Commercial Bred Heifers
$460,125 gross
$1983 average

274 Registered Females
$820,200
$2993 average

$2,080,975 Total Sale Gross
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2011 Cow Creek Ranch Bull Sale Sustains Strong Demand
Thank you for great sale - 183 Bulls averaged $3120
183 Commercial Bred Heifers averaged $1439
Click here to read complete sale report.
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2011 Southern Cattle Company Sale Attracts Strong Buyer Acceptance
Click here to read female sale report.
Clicker here to read bull sale report.
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Cow Creek Ranch and Southern Cattle Company Announce Merger;
Two Brands, One Direction
This past year has proven to be particularly challenging for the Reznicek family. Losing Joe took an emotional toll on our family. His leadership and passion are missed here everyday. Joe's death left a vacuum that has been difficult to replenish. So, it comes with mixed emotions of both melancholy and excitement that we announce that Southern Cattle Company, Marianna, Florida, has merged with and acquired Cow Creek Ranch.
The Reznicek family is grateful to everyone for taking the journey with us during the past 25 years. Our journey is not yet complete and we ask you to come along on the passage into our future. - Joy Reznicek
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Joe Reznicek Honored as Pioneer Breeder of the Year
Joe Reznicek was honored, posthumously, as the Pioneer Breeder of the Year by the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) during their annual convention. Cited as a visionary and industry leader, Joe founded Ultrablack cattle which are now a part of the IBBA registry.
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Joe Reznicek Scholarship Memorial Fund Established
Joseph J. Reznicek passed away Friday, January 15, 2010, at his home on Cow Creek Ranch after a valiant battle with lymphoma.

The beef industry lost a great man. The Reznicek family lost a great husband, father, son, grandfather, brother and uncle. He will be missed more than he'll ever know.

Memorials may be made payable to Pershing - FBO Reznicek Memorial Fund. Memorials will be used to fund the Joseph J. Reznicek Scholarship for youth in the beef cattle industry. Mail to Cow Creek Ranch, 1170 Cow Creek Road, Aliceville, Alabama 35442.