Episode 32: Ohlde Cattle Company with Tim and Trudy Ohlde

**Episode 32: Ohlde Cattle Company with Tim and Trudy Ohlde** **-Full video episode available on YouTube-** What happens when you spend decades building the kind of cattle you believe in and refuse to change direction every time the industry does? In this episode, Patrick Powers sits down with Tim and Trudy Ohlde of Ohlde Cattle Company to talk about the history, philosophy, and breeding decisions behind their program. Tim shares some of the early experiences that shaped his view of cattle, including time spent in Europe where breeders were selecting for thick, deep, forage-based cattle while much of the U.S. industry was moving toward bigger and taller. From there, the conversation centers on what has kept OCC consistent for decades. Moderation. Easy fleshing ability. Fertility. Longevity. Sound udders and feet. Proven cow families. And cattle that can work in the real world. Tim and Trudy also discuss EPDs, DNA testing, crossbreeding, heterosis, semen company marketing, and why chasing extremes can create problems that take generations to undo. Throughout the conversation, one idea keeps coming back. Know what kind of cattle you are trying to build. Stay disciplined long enough to get there. And once they are good, do not ruin them trying to make them something more. The episode closes with the introduction of OCC Kaden, a bull Tim and Trudy believe represents the type and consistency they have spent decades developing and one that will now be available internationally through Bos Sires. At its core, this episode is about moderation, consistency, and having the conviction to stay true to a breeding philosophy. **Watch the full video episode on YouTube:** https://youtu.be/wFW-Eq5ZKKw **Connect with Tim and Trudy Ohlde** http://ohldecattle.com/ **Check out Bos Sires:** https://www.bossires.com/ If this episode made you think differently about moderation, consistency, or what it takes to build cattle that last, share it with someone who is willing to question where the industry is headed. Follow or subscribe so you do not miss the next episode.