J Mac Magee & Keyanna L Magee

J Mac Magee & Keyanna L Magee are Shorthorn cattle breeders in Harrisonville, Pennsylvania, in south central Pennsylvania near Harrisburg.

They follow Shorthorn Breeders Association standards, maintain detailed pedigree records and conduct regular veterinary screenings, including ultrasound and genetic testing to ensure soundness. Our cattle graze on rotational pastures enriched with warm-season grasses, and calves are handled daily from birth to foster gentle, cooperative temperaments. Breeding decisions balance conformation and temperament, drawing on longstanding family experience dating back to the farm’s founding in the 1970s.

Guests often tour the barn and observe feeding and calving routines, gaining insight into daily cattle care and pasture management practices. Local beef producers praise the herd’s consistent growth rates and calm disposition, noting dependable performance across diverse farming systems. They collaborate with extension agents and neighboring farms to share best practices and continuously refine herd health and pasture efficiency.