Riley Zoss, left, and Kip Littau look over a group of heifers that are the base of LZ Livestock genetics in Letcher, S.D.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo
Kip Littau stands with a show heifer at around 10 years old. Littau grew up near Winner, S.D., where his family raises registered Angus.
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Littau and Zoss started building their registered goat heard about six months ago. They now have 14 does and are ready to kid.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo
Littau and Zoss have enjoyed building relationships with others in the livestock industry, including the couple in Nebraska where they purchased their meat goats. They hope to offer the same friendliness and quality to LZ Livestock customers.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo
Littau gives a goat some pets while Zoss looks on. The goats were a way to diversify their livestock business.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo
Littau and Zoss look over their goat herd. A guard donkey keeps watch over them, keeping coyotes at bay.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo
Riley Zoss looks over a two-week-old calf, one of the first to bear the LZ Livestock brand.
A cold cattle yard might not sound like the most romantic spot to pop the big question, but for Kip Littau and Riley Zoss, that pen of Angus cows represents their shared future and - hopefully - the start of something big.
Riley Zoss and Kip Littau show of the ring after Littau proposed while checking cattle Christmas Day. The two say they have it all - a loving relationship, a supportive family and shared goals with their new livestock enterprise. “We’re living the lifestyle we’ve always dreamed of,” Zoss said.
Riley Zoss and Kip Littau represent diversity in the livestock industry - both in their relationship and in the various ventures that make up their business. The two raise registered Angus cattle, meat goats and run a livestock photo business while working full-time, off-farm jobs.
Riley Zoss, far right, stands with his reserve champion cheer at the 2013 South Dakota State Fair. Zoss grew up showing livestock and now helps the next generation learn showmanship while running the South Dakota Summer Spotlight.
Janelle is editor of the Tri-State Neighbor, covering South Dakota, southwestern Minnesota, northwestern Iowa and northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at jatyeo@tristateneighbor.com or follow on Twitter @JLNeighbor.
Riley Zoss and Kip Littau show of the ring after Littau proposed while checking cattle Christmas Day. The two say they have it all - a loving relationship, a supportive family and shared goals with their new livestock enterprise. “We’re living the lifestyle we’ve always dreamed of,” Zoss said.
Riley Zoss, far right, stands with his reserve champion cheer at the 2013 South Dakota State Fair. Zoss grew up showing livestock and now helps the next generation learn showmanship while running the South Dakota Summer Spotlight.
Littau and Zoss have enjoyed building relationships with others in the livestock industry, including the couple in Nebraska where they purchased their meat goats. They hope to offer the same friendliness and quality to LZ Livestock customers.
Riley Zoss and Kip Littau represent diversity in the livestock industry - both in their relationship and in the various ventures that make up their business. The two raise registered Angus cattle, meat goats and run a livestock photo business while working full-time, off-farm jobs.
