Welcome back to Genetics & The Gavel, powered by American Cattlemen Media. Just ahead, we have Gale McKinney, he's the owner of American Cattlemen Media, and he sits down with Tony Peckenpaugh, owner of Peckenpaugh Angus. In this episode, Tony and Gale dive into thee Peckenpaugh Angus Annual Bull Sale, held on February 22nd, 2026, at 2PM CST, located at the farm in Carthage, South Dakota. 

Peckenpaugh Angus has a deep history in purebred cattle, beginning with Registered Herefords in 1936 and adding Registered Angus in 1998. Today, they run about 300 Registered Angus cows alongside a commercial herd and farming operation. Their philosophy emphasizes functionality: the cattle must perform well within a busy schedule without a full-time herd manager.

The Peckenpaugh Angus philosophy is built around functionality and real-world performance rather than pampered management. With limited labor and a busy farming schedule, cows are expected to calve unassisted, get calves up and going, and thrive under variable conditions without constant checking. The environment in South Dakota demands this kind of resiliency, as cattle regularly face mud, damp cold, dust, heat, humidity, and harsh winter wind chills. Over time, the family has accumulated extensive carcass and grid data, reinforcing their focus on marbling, carcass quality, and uniformity.

They will then get into some highlights and several standout lots, noting the emphasis on length, volume, structural soundness, and especially docility, which Tony sees as increasingly important given the aging ranching population. He describes bulls that are easy to handle yet powerful and athletic, suitable for covering cows efficiently and adding pounds to calves. The sale also includes a couple of commercial bulls that are fully purebred by genetics but will sell without papers due to uncertain dams. Tony expresses strong confidence in the entire offering and invites interested cattlemen to study the catalog, view the bulls, and evaluate the program’s practical, performance-oriented genetics.

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