J Bar L Ranch

J Bar L Ranch J Bar L Ranch was established in 1974 by brother Joe Laurence in an effort in his retirement to follow in his own father's Legacy.

To get back to the basics and the life that he knew and loved as a young boy in the early days back whenever cattle roam free across Louisiana. The brand J Bar L (JHL) finds its roots in Mr. Laurence's father's brand J Stripes L (JEL). The primary breed of cattle that we raise our Simmental cattle and Texas Longhorn. Is steer in our cover photo is named Mr. Rull , he and all of the other Texas Lon

ghorns that we have on our property are direct descendants from the herd that produced Texas A&M mascot "Bevo", of which relative of ours had donated the Texas A&M mascot to the college and many years later offered our family several of his offspring to carry on the lineage.

We had a “meet and greet” gathering this morning as Elvira introduced her new daughter to the herd!!
10/04/2025

We had a “meet and greet” gathering this morning as Elvira introduced her new daughter to the herd!!

Here’s another new one, just in time for the freeze tonight!!
02/18/2025

Here’s another new one, just in time for the freeze tonight!!

Here’s a photo of my Dad feeding a little one a few years back. They sure do love a bottle and following you around!
12/24/2024

Here’s a photo of my Dad feeding a little one a few years back. They sure do love a bottle and following you around!

10/25/2024

Looks like we have an escape artist on our hands. Going to name him Houdini!!

And then there were two!!
08/31/2024

And then there were two!!

His mom rejected him. After a trip to the vet, complete with injections, iv’s and lots of love and care, not to mention...
08/02/2024

His mom rejected him. After a trip to the vet, complete with injections, iv’s and lots of love and care, not to mention many bottles of milk replacer, he’s about to join the herd!! Probably be surprised to learn that he’s a cow instead of a human!!

Have a new addition to the family!! So far, he’s a “mama’s baby”!!
08/02/2024

Have a new addition to the family!! So far, he’s a “mama’s baby”!!

Selfie with Samson!!
02/06/2024

Selfie with Samson!!

Got another bull calf. Mom is still pretty protective too!!
02/04/2024

Got another bull calf. Mom is still pretty protective too!!

Got another baby heifer. Think we’re going to name her Heat Wave!!
08/07/2023

Got another baby heifer. Think we’re going to name her Heat Wave!!

He acts so friendly when he wants some treats, but can become rather “bull headed” if he doesn’t get them fast enough!!
07/18/2023

He acts so friendly when he wants some treats, but can become rather “bull headed” if he doesn’t get them fast enough!!

Trying to cool off, it’s been hot!!
07/16/2023

Trying to cool off, it’s been hot!!

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3048 Nichols Sibley Road
Merryville, LA
70653

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+13373754322

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J Bar L Ranch was established in 1974 by brother Joe Laurence in an effort in his retirement to follow in his own father's Legacy. To get back to the basics and the life that he knew and loved as a young boy in the early days back whenever cattle roam free across Louisiana. The brand J Bar L (JHL) finds its roots in Mr. Laurence's father's brand J Stripes L (JEL). The primary breed of cattle that we raise our Simmental cattle and Texas Longhorn. The steer in our cover photo is named Mr. Ruhel , he and all of the other Texas Longhorns that we have on our property are direct descendants from the herd that produced Texas A&M mascot "Bevo", of which relative of ours had donated the Texas A&M mascot to the college and many years later offered our family several of his offspring to carry on the lineage.