David Varela Jr

David Varela Jr, Hereford cattle, Pecos, NM, in northern New Mexico near Santa Fe. He holds active registration with the American Hereford Association and follows recommended health screening protocols to ensure genetic soundness and reproductive integrity. With over a decade of hands-on breeding experience, he applies tailored selection for calving ease and structural soundness.

His cattle graze on native grass pastures under daily supervision, and calves are handled gently from birth to encourage calm temperaments and easy transition to feedlot life. The herd is raised on a family ranch through rotational grazing and natural forage to support soil and animal health, with shelter provided during severe weather. Adaptation to the high desert climate contributes to hardiness and efficient feed conversion in growing stock. During winter months, cattle are sheltered in open-sided barns with windbreaks and receive supplemental hay to maintain optimal condition. Veterinary checks are scheduled at key growth stages, and clients often note consistent conformation, steady growth, and approachable dispositions in his calves.