Allen Scott

Allen Scott breeds Hereford cattle in Howes, SD, on a western South Dakota ranch near Rapid City. He has more than a decade of experience and maintains registrations with national cattle associations, following recommended protocols for vaccinations and routine disease screening including bovine viral diarrhea and Johne’s disease tests.

Every calf receives regular health checkups from a local veterinarian and is raised in open pastures with seasonal rotational grazing. They graze native grasses through summer and are provided locally sourced hay during winter months, while daily hands-on contact encourages calm temperaments suited to family farms.

Buyers often comment on the cattle’s gentle nature and strong maternal instincts. Past herds have demonstrated consistent growth rates, good structural soundness and feed efficiency under varied ranch conditions. He tracks expected progeny differences (EPDs) for key traits to inform selection decisions. All breeding cows are assessed by body condition scoring to maintain optimal health before calving season.