Kempe Farm

Kempe Farm in Colbert, OK raises Simmental cattle in Bryan County and southeastern Oklahoma near Durant. The farm has established ties with local extension services and consults regularly with veterinarians to maintain herd health. Record-keeping includes tracking weight gain, calving intervals and feed efficiency to guide breeding decisions. Cattle are raised on rotationally grazed pastures with seasonal rotations and have regular handling to promote calm temperaments.

Animals spend nights in well-ventilated barns with soft bedding, and calves remain with their dams to support natural development. The herd is selected for strong maternal traits and balanced growth, reflecting the farm’s emphasis on sustainable, low-stress husbandry. Their Simmental cattle exhibit the breed’s characteristic versatility, performing well in both beef production and milk yield under pasture-based systems. Visitors often remark on the quiet pastures and attentive care that underpins each stage of the cattle’s life cycle.