Mcclure Polled Herefords

Mcclure Polled Herefords, Hereford cattle in Gibson City, IL, serves central Illinois near Champaign. The family farm follows breed registry guidelines and maintains membership in state and national cattle associations, with recommended health screenings for genetic conditions common to Hereford cattle.

Their cattle graze on rotating pastures designed to support soil health and forage diversity. Regular veterinary checkups and seasonally available shelter support overall herd wellbeing, and calves are socialized from birth to foster gentle temperaments. The operation keeps detailed records of lineage, performance data and maternal traits, reflecting a commitment to sustainable breeding practices. Generational knowledge informs their selection criteria, emphasizing moderate frame size and feed efficiency suitable for a variety of farm scales.

The herd combines traditional polled Hereford characteristics with steady growth traits valued by small-scale and commercial operations. Seasonal adaptation and resilience are priorities in herd selection.