Anthony Timko - Slash T Ranch

Anthony Timko - Slash T Ranch is a Hereford cattle breeder in Salida, CO, serving Chaffee County and the Arkansas River valley near Colorado Springs. The ranch follows established herd health programs and performance evaluations to ensure breeding soundness and genetic consistency. Cattle are raised on rotational pasture with attention to animal welfare and natural forage cycles.

Each calf is handled from birth to foster friendly, manageable temperaments and early pasture adaptation. The operation benefits from Colorado’s high-altitude grasslands and focuses on traits valued by small-scale ranchers such as maternal instinct and feed efficiency. Its approach balances tradition with practical improvements in nutrition and handling to support resilient, well-adjusted herds.

Animal care is complemented by regular veterinary oversight and vaccination protocols developed in consultation with livestock professionals. Detailed record keeping at the ranch tracks lineage, growth rates and health outcomes for continuous herd improvement.