Michael Heath is self-employed cattle merchandiser who specializes in show cattle of all breeds. Michael also has experience as a cattle fitter, sale manager, and is the owner/operator of Heath Sires. Heath Sires collects, promotes and distributes semen from an elite group of Jersey bulls that are owned by Michael and a few other fellow Jersey breeders. Michael and his family (Wayne & Alan Stiles) own and operate Spring Valley Jerseys in Westminster, MD.
Q: How has the US/Canadian border closing changed the dynamics of your business? If the border does open this year, what changes do you foresee to occur both here in the US and in Canada in the next 12 months?
A: With having friends on both sides of the border, the closing forced me to change my regular business routine. The US/Canadian border closing has forced me to travel more miles to find cattle to fulfill my needs. I was cut-off from a very elite cattle area that has many farms in that are very close together. The closing has made me utilize a great group of new breeders here in the US. I have found many cattle in a much wider-spread area that I have never traveled before. As a result, I have made many new business partners and customers. When the border does open, I will have a much more hectic travel schedule! I plan to continue to work with both breeders here in the US and with those on the Canadian side of the border.
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