Anna & Tj Sanftner

Anna & Tj Sanftner, Shorthorn cattle in Deer Park, WI, maintain herd in Polk County in northwestern Wisconsin near Minneapolis. They participate in the American Shorthorn Association and adhere to recommended genetic and health testing protocols. Their facility on family-owned land blends modern animal welfare standards with time-honored cattle raising practices. The cattle graze on rotational pasture, receive hay from nearby fields during winter, and are handled daily to encourage a calm temperament.

The farm blends pasture-based husbandry with an emphasis on genetic diversity, aiming to produce calves suited for both show rings and sustainable beef operations. Calving takes place under covered pens, and newborn calves receive individual attention for strong early growth. Spacious loafing barns and cedar shelter belts protect the herd through Wisconsin winters. They collaborate with county extension agents to refine feeding and breeding practices and support community learning.