Carper Family Shorthorns

Carper Family Shorthorns is a Shorthorn cattle breeder in Delaware, OH, serving Delaware County and the central Ohio region near Columbus. The farm builds on a family tradition of selective breeding with membership in the American Shorthorn Association and routine genetic testing and hoof health screenings.

Calves graze alongside adult herdmates on rotational pastures, receive early social enrichment and daily health checks, while cows move paddocks to support welfare and regrowth. Its farmstead includes shaded feeding shelters, ample clean water troughs and a dedicated calf nursery designed to reduce stress during birth and weaning.

With a focus on balanced temperament, structural soundness and consistent weight gain, the operation produces stock suited for diversified ranching and conservation grazing. Carper Family Shorthorns maintains detailed ancestry records and offers transparent insight into herd performance data to help buyers integrate cattle confidently into existing herds.