"Your Genetic Marketing Connection"

Smith Brahmans is owned and operated by Jeff and Tammy Smith and their four children Jason, Jeffrey, Jared and Jessica. The ranch is located in Maringouin, Louisiana.

In 1990 Smith Brahmans began as a result of our children being involved in the Louisiana 4-H beef program. Our two oldest sons, Jason and Jeffrey, both exhibited Brahman cattle purchased from Jarreau Gray Brahmans in Livonia , Louisiana . Then, in 1994 we made the decision to become more involved in the Brahman business and we purchased our senior herd sire, Mr. A.H. REX Ponderosa 009 “Nu”. “Nu” is a grandson of the JK Sugar Crata 45 bull from Arnold Hess in Morganza , Louisiana . We were very pleased when “Nu” was named the 1994 Grand Champion Bull at the Louisiana State Fair in Shreveport .

To go along with our new herd sire we also purchased a small group of heifers from the Double J Ranch, owned by Johnny and Hope Jefcoat in Scott , Louisiana . As our herd of pure bred Brahman cattle grew into a business called Smith Brahmans, we felt that it would be important to invest in top quality genetics in the early stages of our business development. Consequently, throughout the years we have focused on collecting some of the top genetics in the industry.

Throughout the years, and still to this day, our children continue to exhibit their Smith Brahmans statewide and nationally. Juniors throughout the area, along with our children Jason, Jeffrey, Jared, and Jessica, are proud to exhibit their Smith Brahman Cattle. And we are proud to help support the youth who have a love of Brahman Cattle. Our children are either current or past members of the Louisiana Junior Brahman Association and the American Junior Brahman Association. We believe that our Juniors have not only achieved much success in the show ring, but that they have also learned valuable lessons that will aid them throughout their lives. These programs are based on family values, honesty and integrity, the same principles that Smith Brahmans is based on today.

We have made many friends over the years through our common interest of Brahman cattle, and we feel like it is a “family reunion” every time we attend a Brahman event. Each year we participate in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo where we exhibit some of our very best cattle. And each year we look forward to this prestigious show because it is an opportunity for us to meet new breeders, as well as old friends, where we can discuss what is going on in the Brahman breed.

In 1998 we were asked to become part of the Acadiana Brahman Alliance. We are very proud to be a part of this unique organization as we offer high quality cattle and unique genetics with southern hospitality “Acadiana Style.” To meet the needs of cattlemen around the world we have utilized artificial insemination and embryo transfer to implement superior genetics into our breeding program. Our goal is to become one of the leading premier Brahman Breeders of the world. So look for us as we may be traveling to an area near you. We would love to discuss how Smith Brahmans can help your breeding program.