Dakota Border Boys

Dakota Border Boys raise Hereford cattle in Herreid, South Dakota, in McPherson County and the Prairie Pothole Region near Aberdeen. Their breeding program follows guidance from the American Hereford Association and includes regular genetic and health screenings. The family-run operation emphasizes low-stress handling and rotational pasture grazing to support natural behaviors and strong herd bonds.

Calves grow up on open range, where careful socialization and seasonal pasture rotations help maintain herd health. Pasture management practices aim to preserve native grasses and windbreaks, helping the herd thrive through cold winters and hot summers. By balancing grazing schedules with seasonal forage availability, Dakota Border Boys contribute to sustainable agriculture on their prairie ranch. Each animal is handled individually to ensure early human contact and confidence in handling, which customers have noted in feedback. Many neighboring ranchers remark on the cattle’s sturdy frame and even temperament, traits valued for both beef quality and ranch compatibility.