Martin Polled Herefords

Martin Polled Herefords is a Hereford cattle breeder in Barryton, MI, in Mecosta County and the Great Lakes Bay Region near Midland. The farm has focused on purebred Herefords for more than 25 years, following American Hereford Association guidelines for registration and herdbook health testing. Their cattle graze on managed pastures and receive regular veterinary care, with calves accustomed to daily handling from birth. Performance programs include forage-based rations supplemented for steady growth, and bulls undergo evaluation for birth weight, feed efficiency and morphological soundness. They participate in regular performance events and use data from expected progeny differences to guide matings.

Owners maintain a low-stress approach to handling, using quiet routines and gentle introduction to feedbunks and chutes. Local reviews often mention the calm nature of the cattle and the transparent breeding records available to buyers. Emphasis on genetic diversity and maternal strength has built a herd noted for calving ease and longevity.