Legacy Heritage Shorthorns

Legacy Heritage Shorthorns, beef cattle, Gadsden, AL, operates in northeast Alabama near Birmingham. For more than ten years, the farm has followed recommended health screenings and maintains connections with national livestock registries to ensure herd integrity. Their cattle graze on managed pastures at 313 Mistletoe Hollow Rd, moving through rotational paddocks to support forage diversity.

Well-ventilated barns provide shelter during colder months, and daily herd checks ensure individual health and early issue detection. Breeding selections focus on docility and marbling traits to support cow/calf operations and grass-fed beef markets. Calves are handled from birth to promote calm temperament and ease of management throughout growth phases. Owner Joe Saxon brings hands-on care and a focus on sustainable pasture management, aiming for consistent performance across bulls and cows. The operation’s heritage mindset includes careful record-keeping, pasture rotation, and gradual herd expansion based on pasture capacity.