Donnelly Heritage Beef Shorthorns

Donnelly Heritage Beef Shorthorns is home to heritage Shorthorn cattle in Caledon East, ON, Peel region near Toronto. Gerald Donnelly has more than twenty years of experience, holds registry memberships with national cattle associations, and follows a schedule of health screenings and genetic clearances to promote diversity in all breeding stock.

The herd grazes on rotational pasture with shade and shelter access, and calves receive daily handling that begins at birth, including bottle introductions and gentle socialization, to foster calm temperaments. Facilities include open-sided barns that allow natural ventilation through all seasons. Animals spend winter in spacious loafing areas with constant access to hay and fresh water. Bloodlines are selected for maternal strength and consistent marbling, qualities valued by family farms and boutique beef programs. Genetic screening for common recessive conditions supports long-term herd health. Visitors note the farm’s straightforward approach to sharing breeding histories and herd observations.