Hat City Cattle Company

Hat City Cattle Company, Hereford cattle, Howard, SD, operates in Miner County and the southeastern South Dakota region near Sioux Falls. The farm has more than a decade of experience in breeding and raising registered Hereford cattle under American Hereford Association standards and employs regular health testing protocols. Calves are raised on open pasture and receive daily interaction to support social development and stress resilience. The operation prioritizes rotational grazing, clean water access, and sturdy shelter throughout seasonal changes.

Recent herd successes include yearling heifers with high average daily gains and customer notes praising the cattle’s calm disposition on farm visits. Selection emphasizes structural soundness, maternal performance and forage efficiency to support multi-purpose operations. Farm visits allow buyers to meet the herd and learn about bloodlines, nutrition and care routines. Detailed herd records track lineage, birth weights and performance metrics for transparency and traceability.