Located in Elk Grove, California, Dismukes Ranch is a seedstock breeder of registered
Angus and Charolais cattle designed to meet the needs of real world cattlemen. Since 1988,
our ranch motto has been "Real World Cattle for Real World Cattlemen," and we concentrate on
raising problem-free cattle that have the ability to gain quickly and efficiently. The need for these
kind of cattle is imperative for the success of real world cattlemen.


Selection is the difference here at Dismukes Ranch. We select cattle for physical and phenotype
traits first and foremost. We castrate the bottom 30% to 40% of our bull calves based on actual
performance, structural soundness and phenotype, without any regard to EPD's. We cull
replacements and cows with the same philosophy and put the highest value on udder quality,
feet and fertility. We raise cattle the old-fashioned way: if they don't breed, milk and raise a heavy
calf, they're gone. If a calf doesn't perform and gain, then they're gone. It's a simple philosophy
that many purebred breeders complicate with EPD's and other potential genetic indicators.


Longevity and productivity are two words commonly used here at Dismukes Ranch. By looking
through our website, you will see that we continue to mix the most current genetics with older
genetics that we have been using for over 10 years. This, combined with our strict culling
procedures ensure that we have the absolute highest quality cows that will produce the highest
quality bulls.