Kansas feedyard recognized for quality care

By Morgan Boecker, Certified Angus Beef
Oct 12, 2021
Oct 12, 2021

Kansas Feedyard 1.jpg — Kendall Hopp, Bill Shaw and Brett Shaw of Shaw Feedyard.
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By Morgan Boecker, Certified Angus Beef

Much of the cattle feeding business is outside of a manager’s control, but quality cattle caretaking is one thing Kendall Hopp can guarantee.

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Kansas Feedyard 2.jpg — Cattle at Shaw Feedyard in Kansas.
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Kansas Feedyard 3.jpg — Cattle are fed at Shaw Feedyard in Kansas.
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