Lowderman Cattle Company

Lowderman Cattle Company, Hereford cattle, Macomb, IL, west-central Illinois near Peoria. It has been breeding Hereford cattle for over 25 years and maintains membership in the American Hereford Association with regular participation in herd improvement programs. Each animal undergoes comprehensive health testing, including annual vaccinations and routine veterinary checkups to support herd wellbeing.

Calves are raised on open pastures with rotational grazing and access to comfortable shelters, promoting natural behaviors and strong immune development. Socialization with handlers and exposure to farm activities start in the first weeks, fostering calm temperaments suitable for family operations or small-scale commercial herds. The farm’s focus on sound structure and gentle natures has earned praise from regional buyers impressed by the consistent growth rates and temperament of their cattle.

Herd records track performance, and the breeding program emphasizes calving ease, maternal traits and feed efficiency. Lowderman Cattle Company also practices sustainable land stewardship, integrating cover crops and rotational pastures to support soil health.