Our Story

Shannon and Jen Carr own and operate Little Bitterroot River Simmentals in the heart of Montana's Little Bitterroot Valley. Their 485-acre ranch is home to a herd of approximately 70 registered purebred and percentage Simmental females, with the land divided between hay production and the cattle operation.

Both Shannon and Jen grew up in the Simmental industry, developing their passion for cattle through 4-H, livestock judging, and involvement with the American Junior Simmental Association.

Those early experiences shaped their commitment to raising quality cattle and building a program rooted in sound genetics, practical performance, and generations of stockmanship.

Today, the herd is built around functional, productive females - correct feet, sound udders, moderate frames, and the easy-fleshing ability to thrive in real-world conditions and remain productive for years to come.

We strive to produce cattle that combine calving ease with exceptional growth, maximizing the spread between birth and weaning without sacrificing maternal quality or longevity.

Through genomic testing, thoughtful mating decisions, and careful evaluation of phenotype and performance, we continue to improve the consistency and quality of our herd - raising bulls and replacement females with the disposition, structural soundness, carcass merit, and genetic value to succeed in both commercial and seedstock operations.

The mountain and river in our brand mark are the view from the ranch gate - the Cabinet Mountains above and the Little Bitterroot River running through the place these cattle call home.

At Little Bitterroot River Simmentals, we believe good cattle should be functional, profitable, and built to last.