Casey Beefmasters
Casey Beefmasters
Founded in 1948, Casey Beefmasters is one of the oldest and most respected programs in the Beefmaster breed. Built exclusively from the genetics of breed founder Tom Lasater, the herd has remained closed since 1967 and has been selected under a breeding season of 30 days or less for decades. Today, Watt M. Casey Jr. continues the family's focus on fertility, longevity, disposition, and functional performance, producing highly productive cattle adapted to real-world range conditions.
Founded in 1948 by Watt M. Casey Sr., Casey Beefmasters is one of the oldest and most respected programs in the Beefmaster breed and remains the longest continuously family-owned herd in the breed's history. Built exclusively from the genetics of Beefmaster founder Tom Lasater, the herd has remained closed since 1967 and has been selected under a breeding season of 30 days or less for decades. The program is renowned for its emphasis on fertility, longevity, disposition, and functional performance under range conditions. Today, Watt M. Casey Jr. continues the family's commitment to producing highly fertile, low-input cattle that have influenced Beefmaster herds across the United States and around the world.
The herd has remained closed since 1967, meaning all genetics come from within the program. Cows that fail to conceive during the annual fall breeding season, which lasts no longer than 30 days, are culled. However, they are given a second chance and sold while pregnant. Some cows have remained in the herd for 10–17 years, consistently raising high-quality calves while maintaining fertility. Bulls are selected based on weaning and yearling weights, disposition, scan data, scrotal size, and maternal longevity. For example, one cow (2010-136) produced three dark red herd sires during her 14-year tenure before being sold to Alabama, where she continued to calve and breed successfully.
