Connell Farms

Connell Farms, Hereford cattle, Salem, MO in the Ozark Highlands near Springfield, is dedicated to raising healthy bovines with care.

Connell Farms has been breeding Hereford cattle for multiple generations, uniting family tradition with modern standards, and participates in recognized registry programs. Their herd undergoes routine health screenings, genetic evaluation for structural soundness, and proper nutrition plans developed with a local veterinarian. Cattle graze on rotational pastures, and newborns receive attentive colostrum management in a sheltered calving facility. Barns and open sheds provide shelter and comfortable resting areas during seasonal weather changes.

Calves are introduced to human contact early, fostering calm temperaments valued by area ranchers. The family’s balanced approach between modern animal science and traditional husbandry has earned recognition at state livestock shows. Selective breeding emphasizes docility, structural balance, and mothering ability to meet both commercial and hobby farm goals.