Dr Phillip Burns

Dr Phillip Burns raises Hereford cattle in Pikeville, Tennessee, on the Cumberland Plateau near Chattanooga. He has worked with Hereford bloodlines for more than a decade, exhibited at regional fairs and national shows, and maintains membership in the American Hereford Association. Regular genetic and health screenings, including calving ease and structural soundness evaluations, help maintain herd health and robust genetics.

The herd grazes on pasture year-round, and daily handling develops calm, confident temperaments. Calves interact with family dogs and children, fostering social confidence from an early age. spring calving season invites visitors to observe maternal instincts and early growth stages.

Since the 1950s the farm has operated on family land, using individual attention from weaning through finishing and sustainable grazing to support healthy development at every stage. Rotational grazing and soil testing practices help sustain pasture health and forage quality throughout the year.