Jester Farms

Jester Farms is a Shorthorn cattle breeder in Mooreland, IN, northeast Indiana near Fort Wayne. With an established track record in selective breeding, Wayne Jester follows industry-standard health screening and registration with the American Shorthorn Association to support genetic soundness.

The herd is raised on rotational pastures and housed in well-ventilated barns, allowing calves to receive early socialization and thrive in a low-stress environment. Regular veterinary assessments and routine hoof trimming support herd health. Feeding regimens combine rotational grazing with carefully targeted supplemental grains and minerals, adjusted to each life stage.

As a family-run operation, the farm emphasizes hands-on care and pasture-based management to encourage natural behaviors. Buyers often note the cattle’s calm disposition and consistent growth rates as reflections of attentive husbandry. Their reliable calving ease and strong maternal instincts are appreciated by both small family farms and larger operations.