Our Story

SALA V
Savanna. Addison. Lillian. Aubree. BAR V

SALA V is an acronym of the 7th generation of our family.

Headquartered in Water Valley, TX on 400 acres we keep a small herd, usually around 30 head of seed-stock. Our goal with our seed-stock is to raise Akaushi heifers and bulls that are more docile and thus easier keepers than their predecessors. Additionally, we feed out our steers here so we can keep a close eye on them. We do still run cows on some of the original ranch. But the rest of the places have changed hands through the years, most of it staying in the family.

The 7th generation keeps the records and uploads all information into digital beef. They work hand in hand with parents and grandparents on processes such as ear tagging, marking, and branding. This is a family operation.

Several years ago we were introduced to Akaushi cattle, this had allowed us to change our entire program for the better. We utilize TOP quality Black Angus cows and we also have some Limousines, which was Gramps’ favorite breed. We are sentimental and we like to keep his line going. We keep good momma cows that provide easy calving and lots of milk for their babies. All of our calves are DNA tested to verify that they are certified Akaushi. We feed out our steers on a locally milled product and have them processed locally. Though in recent times we are having to reach out to processors a little further away. We do not use hormones or antibiotics in any of our beef products unless a animal gets sick, in which case that carcass will be sold separately.

We want to take the variable out of the beef equation. Too often people buy beef and get a product that is less than desirable. Our worst cuts are better than the other guys best. Many other breeders have turned to Akaushi beef because of the benefits of carcass quality. An average calf yields 4% prime where Akaushi calves yield 44% prime.

Our goal is to provide the finest beef, that has been meticulously cared for, fed with a locally milled grain, processed by a local plant.