Fred Inskeep & Family

Fred Inskeep & Family are Shorthorn breeders in Lafayette, IN, operating in Tippecanoe County and the Wabash Valley near Indianapolis. They have raised cattle for more than three decades and work within American Shorthorn Association guidelines, ensuring all animals receive routine health screenings, reproductive soundness exams, and vaccinations. Their breeding program emphasizes structural soundness and temperament, with cows managed on rotational pastures and given shelter in family-run barns.

Calves are handled daily from birth and introduced to both pasture environments and household routines, fostering a calm disposition. The farm’s multi-generation heritage shows in careful selection for growth efficiency and docile character, and their cattle often appear at local county fair exhibitions. Their cattle earn consistent praise from neighboring farms, supporting producers who seek reliable breeding stock for pasture-based or mixed-use systems.