Faidley Farms

Faidley Farms, Hereford cattle, Colfax, Iowa, is a family-run operation in Poweshiek County near Des Moines. For over twenty years it has participated in American Hereford Association herd-book registrations and routine health testing to track lineage and monitor genetic diversity.

Annual vaccination schedules and fertility evaluations help maintain herd vitality. A local veterinarian conducts quarterly health checks and advises on herd nutrition. Its cattle graze rotational pastures and rest in open-sided barns with straw bedding and free-access water, receiving daily handling to encourage calm dispositions.

A small herd size allows close attention to each animal’s well-being, supporting robust development for both shows and beef production through comprehensive year-round record keeping. The farm’s record of offspring placing at county fairs highlights careful selection practices. Educational visits from local schools and 4-H groups reflect a commitment to community engagement and livestock stewardship.