Barney Cattle Co.

Barney Cattle Co. raises Hereford cattle in Watonga, TX, serving the north-central Texas region near Dallas. Kendal and Sharla Beason manage the operation and participate in American Hereford Association programs, with regular health testing for bovine viral diarrhea and vibriosis. They maintain full registry records and follow guidelines for genetic evaluation to support feed efficiency and maternal traits.

Calves grow on rotationally grazed pastures and receive daily handling from birth, building calm temperaments before custom feedlot finishing. The ranch blends modern animal care with traditional pasture-based practices and shares progress through local livestock show results. Several of their bulls have placed at county fairs and regional events, reflecting the breeders’ focus on consistency and balanced performance. They practice low-stress handling techniques and host occasional workshops for neighboring ranchers to share pasture management insights. Water quality testing and pasture management plans help maintain healthy forage and livestock wellbeing.