28 – 2013 Brush Country Bull Sale
Working together is essential to success, especially in the harsh, dry climate of the Brush Country in south Texas.
Located about an hour south of San Antonio, just off Interstate 37 near Campbellton, the historic Tom Brothers
Ranch is the home to the Brush Country Bull development and sale.
“Our family began ranching here in 1857, but started in the
seedstock business here in the late 1950’s. We are extremely
excited about the opportunity to restart the program with the
help of so many other experienced breeders,” says Ellen Tom
of Tom Brothers.
Ellen represents the 6th generation of family to operate the
ranch and along with her uncle, Philip Tom manage the cows,
feedlot, hunting and other enterprises on the ranch. In total
there are six breeders cooperating to populate the bull devel-
opment center and offer a seedstock package with options
designed specifically for the needs of producers in the area.
The “dean” of breeders involved in the group is Sally Buxkemper owner of RX Simbrah, Ballinger Texas. Having been
in the seedstock business herself for 50 years, she was a pioneer in the use of Brahman genetics and one of the
original developers of the American Simbrah. Today Sally
still produces heat adapted seedstock using Simmental
in combination with red and black Angus. By focusing on
economically important trait improvement, retained
heterosis and cows that thrive in southern climates, Sally
and RX Simbrah have maintained a leadership position in
the genetics business. Sally was a 2011 inductee into the
Cowgirl Hall of Fame by the American Quarter Horse
Association for her years of service to the ranching
business in this country.
You’ll find Premier Beef and the Brad Leen family ranch in Southeast Texas between Austin and College Station near
the town of Thrall. The Bermuda pastures mixed with patches of
good farmland make this great country for cattle and agriculture
production. “We chose this part of the country because of the
opportunity for our family business and the potential to make and
impact in the beef industry here in Texas”, said Brad. “The Simmental
business was incredibly successful here back in the 80’s, but was
too slow to make practical change. Today we offer a much improved
product with great calving ease, solid color and do-ability in addition
to the growth and muscle customers expect”. Brad and his family
operate their SimAngus based seedstock operation with their
customer’s needs placed in the forefront.
About the Brush Country Group
Ellen and her uncle Philip operate the
Tom Brothers Ranch
Sally Buxkemper, owner of RX Simbrah
The Brad Leen Family, Premier Beef
