Joe And Hannah Ferrell

Joe And Hannah Ferrell, Hereford cattle, New Martinsville, WV, in the Ohio River Valley near Pittsburgh. They have been breeding Hereford cattle for over a decade and maintain registration with the American Hereford Association. On their family farm, calves graze on rotating pastures and receive daily handling to encourage calm temperaments.

Their approach emphasizes herd health through routine vaccinations, balanced mineral supplements, and forage-based nutrition. Calves grow alongside sheep and pastured poultry, benefiting from gentle early socialization. Several of their animals have placed in regional fairs, reflecting steady herd improvement and a dedication to breed standards.

They work with a local veterinarian for annual reproductive health evaluations and follow sustainable grazing practices to support soil health, and the farm’s gradual weaning protocol and low-stress handling techniques help calves transition smoothly. Record keeping tracks lineage, birth weights, and growth rates to support selective breeding for sturdy frames and maternal qualities.