Cook Cattle

Cook Cattle, Shorthorn cattle breeder in Crawford, Nebraska, serves the Nebraska Panhandle near Scottsbluff. Sam Cook has raised Shorthorns for more than fifteen years, maintains registration with the American Shorthorn Association, and follows recommended health screenings for genetic conditions and overall herd wellbeing. Animals graze on rotational pastures and spend nights in a well-ventilated barn, where low-stress handling and regular social interaction help develop calm temperaments.

Cook Cattle emphasizes grass-based nutrition and selects breeding stock for strong maternal traits and easy calving to support family farms and small-scale operations. A small herd size allows Sam Cook to monitor individual health and behavior closely, resulting in clear, reliable lineage records and consistent calf quality. Neighbors appreciate the steady supply of balanced, pasture-raised calves and note the herd’s steady growth over seasons under Cook’s attentive care.

Drawing on three generations of ranching on the same property, the operation blends traditional practices with modern herd management for sustainability and lasting land stewardship. Clients have praised Cook Cattle’s transparent breeding reports and timely communication, noting consistent calf vigor and straightforward guidance on pasture integration.