Anderson Family

Anderson Family, Shorthorn cattle, Blooming Prairie, MN, is located in Steele County and southeastern Minnesota near Rochester. The farm has been breeding Shorthorn cattle for more than a decade with registrations through the American Shorthorn Association and routine health screening for calves and adults.

Calves grow up on pasture with daily handling to encourage gentle temperaments. Adults follow a rotational grazing plan and access shelter in a wooded paddock to support natural behaviors. Their emphasis on balanced genetics earns steady interest among neighboring farms seeking reliable breeding stock.

Nick and Kelsey Anderson rely on experience passed down through generations of local farmers to guide feeding and breeding decisions. Herd records track lineage, performance data and health milestones to support transparent selection for future breeding. The pasture-driven approach helps maintain strong hooves and balanced muscle development without reliance on confinement feeding.