Cress Cattle

Cress Cattle are Shorthorn cattle breeders in Anamosa, IA, Jones County and the Cedar Rapids area near Cedar Rapids. They have been breeding Shorthorn cattle for more than a decade, following national registry guidelines and conducting routine health screenings for their herd. Their cattle graze on open pastures, and calves are socialized from birth to encourage stable temperaments. They participate in regional breeding programs aimed at preserving genetic diversity and sound conformation in the breed.

The family team of Randy Cress and Devan Cress maintains a small-scale, family-oriented environment where each animal’s welfare is prioritized. Their hands-on approach to husbandry includes daily pasture rotation and seasonal herd evaluations to support natural growth. The Cress family property has supported livestock farming for multiple generations, reflecting a deep-rooted commitment to ethical animal stewardship. Several of their animals have earned recognition at local livestock shows.