Kuykendall Herefords

Kuykendall Herefords, family-run Hereford cattle breeders in Roswell, NM, operate in Chaves County and the Pecos Valley near Carlsbad. It is committed to responsible breeding with health testing guided by national Hereford associations, and it strives for sound conformation and temperament.

Calves and adults graze on open pastures and receive daily handling to promote calm interaction and social development. The family-run ranch follows rotational grazing practices on terrain shaped by local desert climates and draws on decades of regional ranching experience. Ranch visitors often comment on the transparent breeding records and detailed herd health documentation maintained on site.

Some cattle from Kuykendall Herefords have earned recognition at county livestock shows, illustrating steady progress in structural balance and muscle development. By integrating sustainable water management and native forage species year-round, the operation maintains herd health while contributing to long-term land stewardship.