C Porter Claxton Jr

C Porter Claxton Jr breeds Hereford cattle in Weaverville, NC, in western North Carolina near Asheville. It follows guidelines set by cattle associations, ensuring routine health screenings, genetic evaluations and official registration for all breeding stock.

Its herd grazes on managed pastures with rotational systems that promote forage diversity and soil health. Daily handling by experienced staff encourages calm temperaments, and calving season takes place in sheltered pens monitored for dam and calf wellbeing. Feeding programs balance grazed forage with supplemental grains during winter months to maintain steady growth and body condition.

One local farmer notes the cattle’s consistent conformation and maternal instincts across pastures. Attention to heritage bloodlines and sustainability-sized herds reflects a commitment to both quality and environmental care. For over two decades, it has managed the farm as a family operation, blending traditional husbandry with contemporary welfare practices.