4M Farms

4M Farms is a beefalo breeder in LaMonte, MO, serving west central Missouri near Jefferson City. With more than fifteen years in the beefalo industry, the farm adheres to recommended health screening protocols, including bovine tuberculosis and brucellosis testing, and remains active in national cattle breeding associations.

Calves are raised on open pastures with natural forage and access to sturdy shelters, receiving daily handling to foster calm dispositions and early socialization within a family-run setting. The Mccoys maintain small herd sizes to ensure individualized care, monitoring nutrition and growth in coordination with an accredited veterinarian. This balanced approach blends traditional rotational grazing with selective genetics focused on lean meat quality and gentle temperaments. Visitors appreciate the farm’s tranquil landscape and observe how attentive husbandry contributes to healthy, sociable herd behavior. By maintaining a closed herd policy and practicing rotational grazing, the farm minimizes disease risk while promoting sustainable land stewardship.