Iv Generation Farms

Iv Generation Farms is home to Scottish highland cattle in Madisonville, KY, Hopkins County and the Western Coal Fields near Owensboro. Les Hoover and Valerie Hoover have spent the past seven years refining breeding lines through registered stock and routine health screening.

Calves graze on well managed pastures with access to shelter, and daily handling helps them develop gentle temperaments. Their feeding program blends forage with mineral supplements tailored to the breed’s nutritional needs. Scottish highland cattle thrive outdoors year-round, and farm facilities include windbreaks and heated shelters during winter months.

Regular veterinary partnerships and soil testing support animal welfare and environmental health across their acreage. Visitors often note the herd’s calm demeanor and the farm’s relaxed pace, with smaller herd sizes allowing for personal care. The Hoovers are committed to education, sharing insights with new breeders and agricultural students by hosting workshops on cattle husbandry.