McClendon Polled Herefords

McClendon Polled Herefords is a Hereford cattle breeder in Lavon, TX, situated in North Texas near Dallas. Mary Joe Reynolds Montgomery has been raising polled Hereford cattle for over two decades and holds membership in the American Polled Hereford Association. Genetic evaluations and routine health testing at accredited labs support a herd focused on structural soundness, fertility, and longevity. The operation follows pasture-based management with rotational grazing, native forage integration, and regular pasture rest to promote animal welfare and sustainable land use.

Their cattle are handled daily from birth with gentle imprinting techniques to foster calm dispositions and encourage early socialization with handlers and other livestock. Located on a family-run ranch set among rolling pastures, the herd consistently demonstrates balanced conformation and quiet temperaments suited to both breeding and show programs. Selection decisions are guided by detailed maternal performance data, ultrasound-based carcass assessments, and feed-efficiency goals established through sire summaries. Visitors often remark on the approachable nature of the cattle and the attentive care provided throughout their development, reflecting Mary Joe’s philosophy of respectful animal stewardship.