F & V Cattle Company

F & V Cattle Company, miniature Hereford cattle, Canby, OR, serves Clackamas County and the Willamette Valley near Portland. Its breeding program follows industry guidelines with routine health screenings, yearling evaluations by a local veterinarian, and complete bloodline records. Its herds graze on managed pastures using rotational grazing techniques, with shelter available in weather extremes, and receive daily handling to promote calm temperaments.

Frank Fleckenstein oversees daily operations on the family’s historic farm where roots trace back to the early 1900s and current practices emphasize sustainable pasture management. Calves grow alongside older cattle in small groups to support social learning and resilience. Local farmers appreciate the herd’s compact size and the even temperament that suits mixed agricultural settings. All animals are registered with the national miniature Hereford association and pedigrees are maintained to ensure transparency in lineage. Seasonal calvings and occasional herd adjustments support genetic diversity and maintain manageable herd sizes.