Alabama Connection Sale 2025

VETERINARIAN LETTERS

It has been a privilege to have been involved with Grandview Farms over the last 25+ years as an embryologist I have seen first hand the commitment Delmo and Brent made to breeding the best genetics this breed has to offer and it truly has made them one of the premier breeders of Santa Gertrudis cattle in the country so as this era sadly comes to an end the integrity and genetics they’ve established will continue for years to come and the friendships kindled along the way will never fade.

Thank you Darrel Gray DVM

Today’s sale is a rare opportunity to be a part of genetics developed over a lifetime of breeding, management, and as I said, blood, sweat and tears. Grandview Farms is Delmo Payne, his family, Brent Shaw and his family along with all the animals that they dearly love and nurture. This farms’ management has stood the test of time. I have had the privilege to be associated with Grandview Farms from 1994. I remember one herd work day about that time. When I arrived, the pens were full of cattle with hours of work ahead of us. Mr. Payne was there and he said he wanted to help push cows to the chute. The thought entered my mind, oh no,we will be here all day and into the night. As the day progressed, the chute was never empty. The cows were handed firmly, but with compassion. And there were no wrecks. I learned that day Delmo Payne was a cowman.

As the years progressed, I learned that not only was he a cowman,but also a Southern Gentleman. It has been a challenge,but also a pleasure of my life to be a small part of Grandview Farms. I thank you for that opportunity.

Sincerely, Mickey Spillers DVM

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37th Annual ALABAMA CONNECTION SALE October 4, 2025