Levi & Beverly Lucerne

Levi & Beverly Lucerne raise Shorthorn cattle in Rolla, Missouri, serving Phelps County and the Ozark Highlands near Springfield. With over two decades of breeding experience and membership in the American Shorthorn Association, they operate a family farm established in the early 2000s and follow recommended health testing protocols.

Calves are raised in pasture-based herds under rotational grazing, with daily handling to encourage calm temperaments. This approach enhances pasture health and ensures cattle have constant access to shelter and fresh water year-round. Each breeding cow undergoes fertility evaluation and structural assessment before joining the herd, and detailed calving records support sound selection and herd improvement. Breeding goals focus on balanced conformation and maternal traits suited to family farms.

Local buyers note the farm’s quiet setting and the consistent temperament and sound conformation of Shorthorn calves. The herd is managed with secure fencing and receives regular health checkups by a local veterinarian.