MARKETING: Classified Ads
FOR SALE: Normande X Holstein homestead milk cow
We have decided we just don’t need 2 milk cows. Rosie was born April 27th 2022. She was exposed to a bull (Limousin X Black Angus) in our pasture from May through July 2024 so she could be calving anytime around late Feb-March. She is a wonderful, docile heifer and if it was her in milk, she would probably be our choice to keep. We love Miss Rosie and want her to go to a good home, and I can always help with any milking/cow advice when the time comes. Please reach out with any questions. $1850; I will also consider other reasonable offers. Possible delivery. ☎ 360-210-8124, hrcoogan@gmail.com. Coogan Spring Farm, located in west Skamania Co WA, close to Washougal. (Jan 11 2025) [CL].
FOR SALE: Normande Nurse Cow in Ohio
She is not registered. She is the sweetest thing, she lost her baby in the pond and took in another baby. She let me milk her with no problem. The best momma ever! Located in Clarksville Ohio (1 hr north of Cincinnati). $3k. Text Holly Malicote ☎ (513) 646-5546 for more info, photos. (Jan 8 2025).
FOR SALE: Normande x Jersey bottle bull calf in Michigan
Lost Jersey momma cow soon after birth. Little bull calf was born 11/20/2024, got his colostrum, and is thriving on bottle. Strong dairy lines; Olympe grandson. Located Whitmore Lake (SE) Mich. ☎ Text 734-449-0247 if interested. (Nov 28 2024).
FOR SALE: Big, beautiful, brindle Normande cow in Montana
Beautiful Normande cow; 2018 model, calm, good natured, excellent mother. Excellent legs, feet, easy breeder. National champion breeding on top & bottom of her pedigree. Has not yet been milked but easy to get along with. Normandes are a wonderful homestead cow. They produce milk that is very respectable in milk fat, but possibly even better… high in milk solids. That means when you make cheese or yogurt, you get a higher yield. They put on a great hair coat for cold winters, are gentle by nature, and raise steers that produce excellent beef, unlike Jerseys and Holsteins. This girl is open and ready to breed to the bull of your choice for next year. If you are interested in having great Normande genetics, this girl is for you. $2000 Valier, north of Great Falls Montana. ☎ Call or text Gina Johnston 406-868-3403 twistedtreeforge@gmail.com (Nov 18 2024).
FOR SALE: Normande bull
Banyan is coming 6 years old spring 2025. He’s a big boy with a low birth weight. His calves usually average about 70-75 lbs, but they grow quickly. We used him in first calf heifers and smaller milk cows. Banyan’s dam is my homestead milk cow and she is built and holds her weight like a big Angus cow but peaks at about 8 gallons/day (and that is not on any fancy food). Banyan’s only vice really is that he has become somewhat of a fence crawler. I never finished the paperwork but he comes with registration applications. Banyan is by OBR A.cepa, by the great Firecracker bull, bred by the OuttaBox Ranch, registered with USNO & NANA. His dam is an unregistered Normande cow. ☎ Contact Cheyenne Autumn Indreland, 406-741-2734, email mtredshandmade@gmail.com, Hot Springs, Montana (between Missoula and Kalispell).
FOR SALE: young Normande cow
FOR SALE: registered Normande bull
Howling-Oaks Maxime registered USNO-06005 (International ID NOUSA34LUSNO06005) DOB Jun-08-2023, A2A2 93.75% Normande bull, sired by Pogba NOFRA003556493809. Calm temperament. He has been working great for us (as it is hard to AI Brown Swiss cows). He has three calves on the way due in April/ May 2025. He keeps great body condition on rough forage, and doesn’t require grain. He is doing wonders for our pasture! $4000. Contact Adele Marie Darnowski, Shallow Sea Farms, Corydon Indiana, ☎ 812-972-4123 email dearadele@outlook.com for more info.
FOR SALE: Pro-Cross part Normande bull
This bull is just turned one year old, and is part Normande so is a dual purpose bull; and would be eligible for USNO registration. He would be a good bull for crossing into Beef or Dairy cows. He would also make a good steer to grow out for butcher. I also have a weanling bull coming up of about the same cross. I raise a few pro-cross cattle every year. We should have a few more calves born in the spring. I am located in east Oregon between John Day and Prineville. $1800. I can deliver him close by. ☎ 541-280-1537 text or call for more photos or info. (10-05-2024)
FOR SALE: Young weaned Normande X steer calves
sometimes available. $400 ☎ Call or text Tracy 805-688-4400 for more info. Jefferson Oregon. Can deliver for a cost. (CL: 10-23-2024)
SELLERS:
When selling USNO registered cattle:
Make sure you use forms with USNO current Montana address.
photo credit: Howling-Oaks Maxime USNO-06005
FOR SALE: Heifer in calf to Monza
This bred heifer is designed to be a very nice milk cow. “Janni” was born on 3-2-2023 out of our purebred A2A2 Jersey, and sired by an A2A2 Norwegian Red (also a medium sized dairy breed). Janni has been handled daily since birth, halters, leads, and ties. She is very personable and really enjoys range cake. She is also accustomed to coming into a barn and standing in a stanchion (head catch) to eat. Janni was bred to an A2A2 Normande bull (Monza) for an early March 2025 calf. Normande cattle are dual purpose (dairy & beef). $4200. Please text Jean for more info ☎ 406-977-9967. Mosby Montana
FOR SALE: Normande x Hereford heifer
FOR SALE: Normande X Hereford heifer. Both parents are registered; this heifer is eligible for registration in the US Normande Organization. Mother is very docile & so is the bull. I can milk the cow with no kicking. If you want, we can halter her for you when you pick up, so you can start the halter breaking; bring your own halter though. $1500. Text Michelle ☎ 406-220-6770. Big Timber, Montana
UB Normande Cattle in Colorado
Normandes are occasionally available from UB Cattle (see FB page) in Colorado. Or email Todd & Glenda Bellio at highdeserttimberframes@gmail.com
☎ 970-824-8621 Craig, Colorado
Howling-Oaks Normandes in Wisconsin:
Bill & Rhonda Treml-Knebel
8924 C.R. F, Arpin WI 54410
715-305-2843 | howlingoaks1@gmail.com
Knebels maintain a small herd of 5 milking Normandes, along with youngstock and bulls, from which they actively market genetics. They use the milk for their own purposes, give milk away for pet milk, and market beef from their animals. “Over 4,000 Normandes are in the U.S. with over 500 head registered with the [Sic] U.S.N.O.” which Treml-Knebel helped to found. The organization was established in 2014 to fill a need for internationally recognizable, accurately coded registrations for embryo and semen marketing, especially needed when marketing overseas. The dual-purpose Normande breed hails from the Normandy-Bretagne region of Northwest France, and they are noted for having excellent feet and legs and good health traits. Normande meat and milk are considered superior in their native country, Treml-Knebel said. “The best cuts of Normande beef come from cows that are 5-6 years old,” she said. Looking to expand their herd and marketing opportunities, the Knebels have twice traveled to France in pursuit of building their Normande herd. “A lot of people don’t register them here,” Treml-Knebel said. “Many don’t realize they can register them with USNO even if they are a percentage. But the breed is growing in popularity because they are so hardy and so versatile.”
FROZEN GENETICS For SALE
Outta Box Ranch has Normande semen for sale.
Fullblood & Polled Purebred Genetics.
Contact OBR for more information on Normande bulls available.
UPDATE ~ SOLD!
FOR SALE: USNO Registered 2023 Purebred Normande Bull
Offered by 406 Bar Ranch, Kalispell, Montana: 406B Scout L1; polled purebred (92.09375%), DOB: 07-31-2023, excellent temperament, A2/A2, $2250
Young Bred Cow for Sale? We have not decided for sure yet; but we are considering selling Scout’s dam this fall; a 2019 USNO registered 84.1875% Normande bred cow. She is A.I. bred to a polled purebred bull, Lukes Top Choice. Email Camille: 406bar@gmail.com
FREE to PUBLIC for a Limited Time:
• 1 Normande Cattle Classified Ad
• 1 Listing in Normande Breeder Directory
- You are welcome to fill out and use the form provided below.
- Email your ad to U.S. Normande Organization (USNO) USNO.office@gmail.com
- If you are a breeder, you may be included in the free, open Normande Breeder Directory, coming early 2025.
- Include:
• ranch/farm/homestead name
• website
* any 100% fullbloods?
* secondary breed(s)
• owners name(s)
* town/ area
* state/ province
• phone number
* email
(a multipurpose form):
Classified Ad Submission form for USNO members
- (contact USNO office for non-member ad rates)
Breeder Directory Submission form
USNO Members: As a registry one of our goals is to assist USNO members in marketing their Normande cattle. When you register your Normande(s) with us we consider you a USNO member. Annual member benefits include:
- a free listing in our Breeder Directory
- free classified ads for Normande cattle.
To submit either a breeder directory listing or a classified ad, download, complete and mail or email this form to the USNO office.
ISO Classifed Ads: If you are looking for Normandes we will gladly list your In Search Of request as well. Submit form with your ad, whether a buyer or seller.
MARKETING: Why Normandes are Ideal for Homesteading...
- The lifespan of Normande cattle is quite productive. This longevity cuts down on herd replacement costs.
- They reach sexual maturity at an early age and remain fertile for years after, allowing for more calves per cow.
- They are known for their calving ease, with calves showing excellent vigor.
- Being ultimate grazers that are incredible feed converters makes them an excellent choice for grass-fed operations.
- High percentage yield at slaughter, due to their small heads and short legs.
- The docile temperament of Normandes makes them good draft animals.
- They have rich milk for cheese production and good growth rate in calves.
- Ideal for crossbreeding.
- Colorful hides.
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