Heck Polled Herefords

Heck Polled Herefords raises Hereford cattle in Chelsea, IA, Tama County and the Iowa City area near Iowa City. The farm participates in breed registries and maintains regular health testing to ensure genetic integrity and overall herd wellness.

Cattle graze on managed pastures and dwell in barn shelters during colder months, with routines designed to foster calm temperaments through daily handling and early-age socialization. Emphasizing polled genetics, the operation simplifies management while supporting sound structural traits valued by commercial and small-scale operations alike. Heck Polled Herefords integrates modern fencing techniques and rotational grazing to enhance pasture health and animal comfort year-round. By blending attentive herd care with industry standards, the farm supports reliable performance indicators such as growth rates, maternal qualities and docile dispositions. Health records detail vaccination schedules, breeding plans and weight gain benchmarks, underlining transparency in herd management.