Bar Iv Livestock

Bar Iv Livestock is a family-run Hereford cattle breeder in Glen Rock, PA, in York County and south-central Pennsylvania near Harrisburg. It registers cattle through the American Hereford Association and follows recommended health testing protocols for genetic and structural soundness. Calves are raised on rotationally grazed pastures with open-air shelters and daily hands-on socialization to ensure low-stress handling. The small-scale operation emphasizes temperaments suited to both grass-fed and commercial systems, with detailed records tracing each animal’s lineage and breeding goals.

Biosecurity measures are integrated into every stage of herd management to maintain herd health and resilience. Comprehensive herd summaries highlight performance traits such as feed efficiency and calving ease. Many customers note the uniform muscling and calm disposition of yearling steers during off-farm evaluations. All animals are pasture-born and receive unrestricted water, round-the-clock shade and year-round forage to support natural grazing behaviors.