Eik Ranch

Eik Ranch raises Hereford cattle in Joliet, MT, Carbon County and the Yellowstone Valley near Billings, blending high plains resilience with balanced frame development. The operation has held American Hereford Association registration for more than 25 years and follows routine health screenings for key genetic traits and structural soundness. Annual calving seasons benefit from selective linebreeding aimed at improving maternal instincts, feed efficiency and winter hardiness across pasture-based cycles.

Cattle live on native grass pastures under low-stress handling protocols with early human interaction that helps develop even temperaments and consistent weight gains. Pasture rotation practices reflect multi-generational ranching philosophies passed down through the founding family to protect soil health and support forage diversity. Customers note the herd’s calm disposition, reliable frame scores and performance in both grass and feedlot finishing, making Eik Ranch a reference point in regional Hereford breeding. The ranch also participates in local agricultural tours to share breeding insights with producers and support community education.