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Neff Livestock

We caught up with the breeder of the Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb at the 2024 California State Fair. We invite you to read our candid interview with Neff Livestock below and please continue to check back often for our next edition of “Breeder Spotlight.”

What’s the pedigree of your champion?
Chief x Ripped Up

What is one thing you still want to accomplish as a breeder?
We are a very goal driven family. I’d say improving our stock year in and year out would be the main thing to hopefully reach our goals at some point.

Favorite show ring trend?
I’m not big on trends. I think that we all need to have a picture of what we consider our ideal and pursue that. However I’m a huge fan of leg wool, but for a differ t reason then most people expect. The work and time the youth put into their projects today in comparison to what my generation put in is incredibly different. It shows in the ring. These kids are on another level of presentation and showmanship and I truly believe that derives from all the extra time spent with their projects. My hats off to them.

Favorite industry sire of all time?
CHIEFFFF is my favorite buck to ever stand here at our place. However when I think of the buck that changed the industry I think of BURN. Our industry isn’t where it is without him.

Most influential female in your flock? Why?
DUDES DIVA. The amount of ewes input here that go back to her is astonishing. A true foundation female.

Favorite show animal you’ve ever seen?
Oh this list can go and on. I get fired up over elite pieces. I’m gonna be a homer and name 2 that were born here. DaisyJones,shown by Britney Schmillen along with Panda Shown by Brayden Bowers.