cattle management software

Jim Howell of Hilliard Ranches is the definition of a loyal customer. Howell has been a CattleMax customer from the very beginning, and continues to profess his trust and loyalty in the leading cattle management software program.

Howell is the ranch manager for all ten Hilliard Ranches locations in Milam County, Texas, a 550 commercial cow operation. Howell said that before CattleMax, they kept cattle records using Big Chief tablets and number 2 pencils.

He said, "Even cowboys need computers these days. Ranching and cattle business is like any other business-you have to adapt to changes."

Howell began using CattleMax in 1999 as the very first CattleMax customer, and noticed changes in his record keeping efficiency almost immediately. He was soon able to generate a calf sale list in only seconds when the process had previously consumed many hours.

He said he appreciated Cattlesoft and their ability to try a new adventure and make it successful.

"We had the pleasure of working with [Cattlesoft] from the beginning of CattleMax," he said, "It is astonishing to see how far they have come with the business."

Howell has taken every opportunity to improve his records by staying  up-to-date   with CattleMax upgrades and using the newest versions of the software.

"Most businesses have to change with the time," he said, "Things like bull sires, records and the way cattle are worked all have to change with the times and demand."

He said his favorite feature of CattleMax is the herd update because of its ease of use, but Hilliard Ranches has found every aspect of CattleMax and computerized record keeping beneficial in their operation.

"I have benefited from CattleMax by being able to reduce time and more accurately keep records on 550 cows and 10 different ranches," Howell said.

From the past to the present, Howell and Hilliard Ranches stand behind CattleMax and the record keeping solution it provides.