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Bar X Ranch

About Bar X

We pride ourselves on quality and efficiency in cattle genetics. Our registered and commercial cows all graze year-round.

Kyle Kilty, owner. Family-owned in LaGrange, Wyoming, from 1912 to today.

Kyle Kilty scratching a Black Angus cow in the pasture
From 1912 to today
1912
Acres of pasture for the bulls
400

We let our cows do the work

Registered or commercial, we expect our cows to perform: raise healthy calves and stay as economical as possible. There is a big gap between the practices of most seedstock producers and commercial producers. We work to close it.

Our registered and commercial cows get the same feed and grazing program. We've naturally selected genetics that thrive in less-than-perfect conditions, because most ranches don't have ideal setups or feed trucks running around the clock.

Our cattle graze year-round, and we keep strict standards for a productive herd. Any cow that doesn't raise a calf is culled. That natural selection keeps only the most capable animals, for the health and productivity of our operation and yours.

We use our own bulls on our commercial herd. We sell our home-raised commercial heifer calves as bred heifers in the fall at Torrington Livestock.

Black Angus cows grazing in front of the Bar X farmhouse at sunset

Donors and embryo transplant

We run an extensive donor and embryo transplant (ET) program. It lets us replicate our best genetics at scale and give you a better offering. It also lets us cut any bull that isn't performing at the level we expect.

Our donor cows are the best we have. All were first-cycle bred, with daughters producing in our herd, high weaning weights, and very proven.

See Donor Cows

Our process

  1. 01

    Breeding

    We use the highest quality herd sires and AI sires.
  2. 02

    Birth

    Calves are born between February 1 and March 30.
  3. 03

    Weaning

    Calves are weaned in October.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    Our bulls are fed on a 400-acre pasture that builds stamina.
  5. 05

    Delivery

    Our next Bull Sale is April 8, 2027.
Three people standing together in a green pasture at Bar X Ranch

Athletes, not show animals

We are highly selective about the traits we value: feet, udders, the ability to raise a calf, maternal instinct and docility. These aren't just nice to have. They drive a cow's performance and, in the end, a rancher's profit. Strong feet and udders mean longevity and health. Good maternal instinct and docility make management easier.

We feed our bulls differently from other registered producers. Instead of a feedlot, they're fed on big pastures. That builds natural muscle and keeps them fit and athletic, able to cover big country and do their job without excess weight or poor muscle tone. Robust bulls, ready for a working ranch.

Our goal: high-quality, registered Black Angus bulls, bred to excel in real-world conditions and drive profits for your cow/calf operation.

We hold our cattle to the highest standards

We stand by the quality of our bulls and support you through the purchase: health checks, delivery options and advice after the sale.

Genetic excellence

Our bulls come from a lineage of top-performing Black Angus cattle, known for their fertility, calving ease and efficient growth rates.

Advanced breeding program

We use a donor and embryo transplant program to make the most of our top genetics. Our strict selection of donors means only the best traits are passed on, for more profitable, better-performing cattle.

Improved herd quality

Our registered Black Angus bulls raise your herd's genetic potential, for healthier, heavier, more profitable calves.

Longevity and durability

Our bulls are bred for longevity, so their offspring stay productive members of your herd for years.

Commonly asked questions

Do you have heifer bulls?
Yes. Most of the bulls we sell are low birth weight, calving ease bulls with growth performance.
Do you have a guarantee?
Yes, we have a first breeding season, no-questions-asked guarantee.
Are your bulls ever fed in a feedlot?
No. The bulls are always fed on the 400-acre pasture, with different terrain to challenge their development and ability to travel. We feel this prepares them for a real breeding season far better than sitting in a feedlot.
Are your bulls DNA tested?
Yes, all of our bulls are DNA tested: to confirm parentage, for BVD, and with the Angus GS test (Angus-specific gene markers that improve the accuracy of EPDs).
Are your bulls semen tested?
Yes. Your bull will be semen tested before the sale by Dr. Paul Fornstrom with Cactus Veterinarian.
Black Angus cattle walking past the pens at Bar X Ranch at sunset

Bulls for the April 8, 2027 sale

Request a sale catalog with our bulls and their pedigrees.

Request a Catalog