Dettke Farms

Dettke Farms is a Hereford cattle breeder in Marysville, KS, serving the Flint Hills region near Topeka. The farm has been breeding Hereford cattle for more than two decades and maintains registration with the American Hereford Association while conducting routine health screenings and vaccination protocols for all stock. Animals are raised on pasture with low-stress handling techniques, and calves are socialized through daily interactions to ensure steady growth and temperament.

The family-run operation focuses on structural soundness and maternal traits to support commercial beef production and small-scale herds alike. Dettke Farms’ herd is noted for gentle dispositions and sound conformation, reflecting a breeding philosophy that balances performance with long-term herd health. Attention to forage quality and rotational grazing supports sustainable practices that benefit animals and land alike. Calves receive a balanced diet of hay and high-quality forage during weaning to promote early muscle development.