About Brumleve Cattle Company

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I grew up on my Grandfather's farm in Leroy, IL that traces my family raising cattle on the same piece of land since at least 1835. Grandpa Beryl made sure that family tradition continued by giving each of his grandchildren their first cow. I received "Samantha" when I was just 4 years old and was hooked from that moment on. 

I began showing in 4-H when I was 8 years old and continued on showing in 4-H and FFA until I aged out at 19. I would often show 10-14 head a summer while helping the rest of the family on the farm everyday I didn't have school or a sporting event. 

I ended up joining the Livestock Judging and Meat Animal Evaluation Team at both Lincoln Land Community College and the University of Illinois where I placed in the Top 10 individuals at 6 different contests. 

After graduating from the University of IL in 2015, I began my professional career as a Professional Services Embryologist on the road for Trans Ova, traveling extensively and working with top producers until 2018. In 2019 I returned closer to home working for a local farmer until I joined Dameron Angus. In March of 2020, I became a Regional Manager for Dawe's Nutrition. In a few short years I turned a $400,000 territory to over a million. In July of 2021, I got back into the in vitro world as a Bovine IVF Specialist for Vytelle. For two years, I balanced 2 full time road careers, traveling to 42 states and spending countless hours in cars, planes, and hotels. Throughout my time as an Embryologist I have covered around 10,000 aspirations, 500 conventional flushes, and multiple thousand embryos froze and thawed.

On September 6th, 2022 we hosted our very first IVF collection at my Dad's Farm in DeWitt and what started out as one collection site quickly grew. In June of 2023 we partnered with Carter's Corner and Sydenstricker Genetics to bring reliable IVF coverage to more of the MidWest. In March of 2025 we continued expanding to partner with Hat Creek Genetics and in December of 2025 Lee County Vets. Then, in June of 2026 we moved down the road from Dad's Farm to my own in Heyworth. In September of 2026 we partnered with Country Vets. Through these locations and the cattlemen who have trusted us with their programs we have helped produce over 17,000 embryos!

In May of 2024, we purchased a house, 40 acres, and 2 barns and began turning it into the home of Brumleve Cattle Company. Almost everything had to be built from the ground up. We had to build every inch of fence, added waterlines, concrete, spray foam, sheds/offices, and continued developing the infrastructure needed for both the cattle operation and IVF program. 

We currently run 35 cows

18 of which are daughters or great granddaughters of National Champion Females. Featured Families: Sara's Dream, Northern Miss, Primrose, Princess, Phyllis, Missie, and Cover Girl.

8 of which are on our Production Angus Side with an average $C of 435. Featured Families: Fanny, Lady, Rita, Linda, and Blackcap May.

9 out of former show heifers I started to build my herd around. Featured Families: Brandi, Barbara, and Proven Queen. 

In 2024 we welcomed our daughter into the world.