5W Cattle Company

5W Cattle Company is a family-run operation raising Hereford cattle in Maroa, IL, serving Central Illinois near Champaign. With decades of combined experience, it follows established breed registry guidelines and implements regular health testing, including fertility, calving ease and disease screening, to maintain a vigorous herd.

Its cattle graze on a mosaic of seasonally rotated pastures and receive balanced supplemental feed and shelter to support steady growth, without routine antibiotics or growth-promoting hormones. Daily herd checks, gentle handling and early socialization help calves build confidence, while calving facilities and shaded loafing areas provide comfort in varying weather.

As a family-operated ranch, it emphasizes multi-generational breeding goals, resulting in consistent temperament and structural soundness that local beef enthusiasts appreciate. Feedback from neighboring producers highlights the transparency of its recordkeeping, the clear lineage documentation and the farm’s commitment to environmental stewardship through responsible grazing and pasture management.