Old 59 Cattle Company is a family farm operation.  We pride ourselves in running a quality bred, genetically fine tuned herd.  Originating from Byrd Farms, our operation has been producing cattle for 6 generations.  Formerly, primarily a commercial operation, we have always had the Angus breed in our crosses.  It is only natural that we progressed into Registered cattle.  Angus produce high quality beef, retain good milk production and are more favored in the market.  We breed by carefully selecting AI sires, retaining quality cleanup bulls, and matching with hand picked dams to produce some of the best Angus cattle you will find.  Each calf is certified correct in it's parentage and with no known genetic defects.

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Meet the Crew

Troy and Amye Wininger

Although Troy was born a city boy, he has developed a love for the farm and the cattle industry. First under Dalton's watchful eye, he has impressed and brought new innovative ideas to the farm.  He is a graduate from Mississippi State AI school & completed Select Sires AI clinic. Troy has become a sponge learning everything cattle that he can.

Amye is 4th generation producer. Always having been interested in the cattle and bull production, she participated on 4H judging teams during school.  She researches bulls and pairs the sires with the cows. She maintains AHIR records and other herd information.  Amye is interested in carcass ultrasound

Nick Thomas & Meghan Hawkins

Nick, a 5th generation cattleman, completed Select Sires AI clinic and is very detailed oriented. He enjoys working with genetic and carcass numbers and his input is invaluable. He, Troy & Meghan complete all the AI needs on the farm. The cattle company's future is bright with Nick's interest and focus. Nick and Meghan are working with our show program.

Meghan is a newbie to the cattle industry.  She has completed Select Sires AI clinic and spends time during breeding season in that capacity. Meghan enjoys researching bull genetics and is also interested in carcass ultrasound.  She is working with our show program.  Originally an equine trainer, her love for cattle has taken over.

Taylor Thomas & Hollie Tipler

Taylor and Hollie are also 5th generation.  Taylor is interested in working with equine and also helps with the cattle whenever needed.  Her calming manner with animals is such an asset when working with the cattle.  Taylor is beginning to work with our show program.

Hollie has been on the farm and with cattle since she could walk. She began early chute side. She has one son, Hunter, who also is active with the cattle. Hollie helps when she is able due to her career in emergency services.

Dalton & Dorothy Byrd 
 Kevin Byrd

Dalton is the patriarch of Byrd Farms.  He and Dorothy moved to this farm after his grandparents and mother lived here.  Dalton was born on this farm.  Dorothy, the daughter of a cattleman, and Dalton have been married over 60 years.  They have raised Amye & her brother Kevin, who is a recording artist and carpenter, with the values of the country ways.  Kevin helps out when possible and is ever encouraging the Old 59 crew.

Mark Funk

Mark & his wife Colleen are friends who go beyond the call of duty.  Mark helps with haying and other needs as asked and regularly helps out at the same time having "tractor therapy".  They both work in Memphis and love to help out.