IKC- Your source for honest, proven genetics.

10 years ago we committed ourselves to building a seedstock program unlike most in Illinois. We dedicated a functional Hereford herd (developed by 3 generations of Bliler's over 60 years) to the production of a genetically documented crossbred program.

To be a dependable, reputable source for replacement females and bulls.

The parameters-

Uniformity in type and size

Genetically consistent and documented

Truly functional and "middle of the road"- easy to calve, fertile females with adequate (not excessive) milk or growth, efficient performance, longevity, disposition

Introduce new genetics through the use of herd bulls

We have built our herd the old fashioned way- using bulls from programs we respect. We know how the bulls perform in Illinois' environment- earning their right to stay until next breeding season. If we like their calves, we will use a son- proof that we believe in our program.

NSF Make a Deal L429 reg #773215
BW 0.1; WW 34; YW 58; Milk 27; TM 44;   Marb .13; REA .03; BFat-.01

L429 is an example of an IKC herd building bull. An early son of Bieber Make Mimi 7249, a bull who has slowly risen to the surface as a great Red Angus bull.

•  L429 and a son have sired over 280 calves in the IKC Program

•  99.5% were calved unassisted with an average birth weight of 81 lbs.- that is proven calving ease!

•  50+ daughters are in production within the IKC herd

•  14 sons or grandsons sold in the 07 IKC Spring Sale

LSF Grand Rival A331M Reg. # 833238
BW -0.8 WW 21 YW 47 Milk 19 TM 30 ME 13 Marb 0.05 REA -0.08 BF 0.02

Rival stamps his calves with a lot of style. The heifers are feminine and the bulls are masculine. We calved the first group of his daughters two years ago. They have an abundance of milk with very nicely made udders. 25 daughters are at home in our herd.

Peltons Pacer 22P Reg. #SIM 2259774
BW -1.7 WW 20.8 YW 50.4 Milk 2.8 Marb 0.23 BF 0.03 REA -0.77

This blaze-faced red Sim/Angus will be the cornerstone of our Composite program. 22P's calves are very balanced, deep-sided and moderate in frame size. Use composites by 22P to keep the hybrid-vigor going!