A Long Breeding Season Can Have Advantages By Troy Smith “I hated pulling bulls,” says fourth-generation Montana rancher Keon Holzer, referring to the practice of removing bulls from breeding pastures at the end of breeding season. Located some 30 miles west of Lewistown, the Holzer operation includes scattered, non-contiguous properties with rough terrain that presents some management challenges. “We have to drive cattle across neighbors’ land to get them in and out, so trailering bulls out in mid-summer isn’t an option,” explains Holzer, noting that keeping bulls separate is a nuisance anyway.  “They’re never easier to manage than when they’re...

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