CPS Hereford

CPS Hereford breeds Hereford hogs in Peoria, IL, and serves Peoria County and central Illinois near Springfield. The operation follows national association guidelines for registered stock and carries out routine health testing on breeding sows and boars. Their barns use climate control systems to maintain comfortable temperatures year-round.

Piglets are raised in clean, well ventilated barns before moving to rotational pastures where they learn natural behaviors and socialize in age groups. The farm emphasizes sustainable practices with crop rotations supporting nutrient rich grazing and limits on antibiotic use for routine growth stages. Hereford hogs are valued for their red faces and maternal instincts, traits CPS Hereford maintains through careful selection. They participate in regional breed association events to compare stock and share best practices. Breeding goals focus on sound structure, consistent temperament and adaptability, making their hogs suited for both hobby farms and commercial programs.