MB Ranch

MB Ranch, a family-run beefalo breeder in Paxton, IL, is situated in east-central Illinois near Champaign. It has been raising beefalo on sustainable grass-fed pastures for several years under strict breed society health standards, careful routine testing and annual national registry programs.

The cattle are grazed on rotational pastures and receive daily social interaction to foster calm temperaments. Mike and Becky Hendershott maintain a low-stress environment that emphasizes humane handling and balanced nutrition throughout each animal’s development. Shelters on the grazing fields offer shade in summer and protection through winter, ensuring consistent well-being.

The farm blends buffalo and cattle genetics to produce hardy, adaptable beefalo suited to a variety of climates. The ranch draws on a century of family farming traditions to guide modern breeding choices. Local farmers often comment on the herd’s calm nature and the ranch’s attentive care.