Coates Ranch Co.

Coates Ranch Co., specializing in Hereford cattle in Mertzon, Texas, is located in Irion County and the Texas hill country near San Angelo. Ryan Cooledge and Debra Cooledge have bred cattle for more than twenty years, holding memberships in national Hereford associations and following a routine health testing schedule. They use regular genetic screenings for calving ease and feed efficiency to maintain herd health. Their herd grazes on native pastures with young calves raised in a hands-on environment and familiarized with regular human interaction.

Animals live in open-range paddocks and receive balanced nutrition tailored to each stage of growth. Coates Ranch Co. traces its roots to a family farm established in the 1940s, and several of its cattle have earned championships at regional livestock shows. This careful approach supports strong maternal traits and consistent temperament across the herd. All animals are handled daily to reinforce calm behavior during routine handling.