Kissin’ C Cattle Builds a Program from the Ground Up
MIAMI, OKLA. – Located near Miami, Okla., in Ottawa County, Kissin’ C Cattle is a family-operated cow/calf and show cattle operation owned by Clay and Chelsea Scott. Established in 2018, the operation was built with a long-term vision of developing quality cattle while raising a family rooted in agriculture.
Clay Scott and Chelsea Scott began their operation shortly after getting married when they purchased a group of Northern-bred heifers to develop into cows on their farm in southeast Kansas. While Kissin’ C Cattle was not a multigenerational farm, both Clay and Chelsea were raised in families involved in the beef industry and grew up showing cattle.
Their shared background in agriculture inspired them to create an operation that would allow them to raise their own children in the same environment that shaped their upbringing.
Kissin’ C Cattle began with a focus on developing productive females through bred heifers. Early in the process, Clay and Chelsea incorporated artificial insemination, or AI, into their breeding program to improve genetic consistency and introduce traits that aligned with their long-term goals for the herd.
As the years progressed and their children developed an interest in showing livestock, the Scotts expanded their program by implementing embryo transfer. The addition of embryo transfer allowed them to multiply the influence of their top donor cows while continuing to raise competitive show calves for both their own family and customers.
Today, the operation consists of approximately 50 head of cattle and is built around a combination of Commercial, Chianina, Maine Anjou and Club Calf genetics. Their commercial cow herd serves as recipient cows for the embryo transfer program, allowing the Scotts to maximize the genetic potential of their top donors.
Kissin’ C Cattle specializes in raising show steers, Maine Anjou and Chianina cattle with an emphasis on structural correctness, muscle shape, balance and overall eye appeal. This approach allows the Scotts to produce consistent, high-quality calves while maintaining reproductive efficiency through their commercial recipient herd.
Clay and Chelsea believe nutrition is the foundation for herd health and performance. Their feeding program is designed to meet the needs of each group within the operation, including cows, recipient females, calves and show cattle. Maintaining body condition, supporting reproductive success and ensuring optimal development in show calves are among their primary management priorities.
The Scotts follow a consistent vaccination and parasite-control schedule and closely monitor cattle during high-risk periods throughout the year. Strong maternal traits such as fertility, temperament and mothering ability are also key factors when selecting replacement females to strengthen the herd over time.
Each year, Clay and Chelsea invest in standout show heifers for their children. These heifers serve not only as competitive show animals but also as long-term investments in the future of their breeding program.
A typical day for the Scott family begins early with morning chores that include checking cattle, feeding and ensuring the operation runs smoothly. After taking their children – Stockton, 14, Blazelee, 7 and Maverick, 5 – to school, Chelsea works from home while Clay often spends time in the barn breaking, washing or clipping cattle.
Afternoons bring the children home from school, and the barn is often their first stop. Time is spent working with show calves through washing, hair care and practicing showmanship in preparation for upcoming events. Evenings are dedicated to feeding cattle and completing any remaining chores as a family.
During calving season, their routine frequently extends late into the night as Clay and Chelsea rotate shifts every two to three hours to monitor cows nearing delivery. Their commitment helps ensure both cows and newborn calves receive proper care during one of the most critical times of the year.
Like many livestock producers, the Scotts have faced challenges along the way. While living in Kansas, an extended drought lasting nearly two years forced them to downsize their herd due to limited water and forage resources. After working to build their operation, the difficult decision proved to be one of their greatest obstacles.
Another ongoing challenge has been the loss of calves or cows during calving season, a hardship familiar to producers across the cattle industry.
Despite setbacks, the Scotts remain proud of the progress they have made. In July 2025, they relocated their operation to northeast Oklahoma where they began constructing facilities designed to improve efficiency for calving, feeding and developing show cattle. The move marked a new chapter for Kissin’ C Cattle and created opportunities for continued growth.
Clay and Chelsea are involved in several agricultural organizations including the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, the American Chianina Association, the American Maine Anjou Association, AFR, Fairland 4-H and the Fairland FFA Booster Club.
Kissin’ C Cattle markets livestock locally, regionally and nationally using multiple avenues to reach customers. Social media has provided additional opportunities to connect with families across the country interested in raising show cattle.
Looking ahead, the Scotts hope to expand their recipient cow herd to provide more show calves for marketing and sale. Their future goals include strengthening herd genetics, advancing their embryo transfer program and improving the consistency of calves produced each year through carefully planned matings between elite donors and sires.
For Clay and Chelsea, the most rewarding part of raising livestock is witnessing new life and building relationships with other families involved in the industry. Helping others raise their children through show cattle creates a sense of community that extends beyond the pasture.
As a faith-centered family, the Scotts credit God as the foundation of their operation and trust His direction through both successes and challenges.
Their advice for those entering the cattle industry is simple: surround yourself with supportive friends and family, maintain strong faith and continue working toward your goals.
“It’s a great life if you don’t weaken,” they said.
