Gary Svenningsen

Gary Svenningsen raises Hereford cattle in Reddick, FL, in Marion County and near Gainesville on land with decades of farming. He has maintained a registered herd for over a decade, participates in recognized breed associations, and follows regular health screening protocols including annual vaccinations and hoof care. Animals graze rotationally on mixed grass and clover pastures, receive daily observation for behavior cues, and benefit from routine veterinary checkups to ensure steady weight gain and disease prevention.

The operation emphasizes sustainable land management and low-stress handling techniques to foster trust between cattle and caretakers. Replacement heifers are selected each season based on maternal grace, hoof soundness, and calm temperament, aiming to strengthen herd consistency and adaptability to local conditions. Visitors often remark on the well-maintained paddocks, shaded watering stations, and thorough record keeping that supports traceability, animal welfare, and buyer confidence.