Brian And Leslie Smith

Brian and Leslie Smith are reputable breeders of Hereford cattle in Minden, NV, serving ranchers across Washoe County near Reno. They have raised Herefords for more than a decade and hold memberships in the American Hereford Association, with all breeding stock undergoing regular health screenings for genetic conditions. Their cattle graze on irrigated pastures and open range, with daily handling that promotes calm temperaments and ease of management.

The Smiths manage a family-run ranch where calves stay with their mothers through weaning to support strong early development. Several herd sires carry high-quality classifications from breed evaluations, reflecting the Smiths’ emphasis on maternal traits and overall soundness. Local ranchers praise their consistent calving ease and ongoing support. They implement rotational grazing to maintain pasture health and reduce parasite pressure through natural livestock movement. The ranch respects local climate cycles by selecting genetics suited to the high desert environment, which supports herds adapted to seasonal forage availability.