Buck Branch Hereford Farms Jay & Karen Smith

Buck Branch Hereford Farms Jay & Karen Smith breed Hereford cattle in Mccall Creek, Mississippi, in Franklin County and the Mississippi Gulf Coast near Gulfport. They maintain herds according to American Hereford Association guidelines, with routine health screenings, EID tagging, and balanced nutrition plans. Their cattle often appear in regional livestock shows, demonstrating consistent breed conformation and soundness.

Calves are raised on rotational pasture to promote strong hoof health and are introduced to handling early so they develop calm temperaments. The family operation emphasizes sustainable practices, combining traditional grazing methods with rotational cropping and winter cover crops to support soil health and maintain feed reserves. Generations of experience on the farm have fostered an understanding of bloodlines and gentle husbandry that clients appreciate. Visitors often note the quiet pastures and attentive care evident in each animal’s condition, reflecting the breeders’ commitment to steady, thoughtful stewardship. Regular pasture soil tests and record-keeping support health outcomes and sustainable growth year after year.