Liljestrand Shorthorn Ranch

Liljestrand Shorthorn Ranch is a breeder of Shorthorn cattle in Brady, NE, Lincoln County and the Sandhills near North Platte. They maintain herd books with the American Shorthorn Association and follow recommended genetic and fertility testing.

Their cattle graze on well-managed pastures and are handled daily to encourage calm temperaments and smooth calving. Rodney and Kirstin Liljestrand draw on generations of family ranching to balance land stewardship with efficient beef production. Their calves consistently meet local market standards, earning praise for uniform muscle and gentle disposition.

They keep detailed calving records to track maternal performance and assess feed efficiency across the herd. Pasture rotation and native grasses play a key role in their land management, supporting soil health and local wildlife habitat. Local feeders and small-scale butchers often note the consistent marbling and steady weight gains in Liljestrand stock on regional pastures.