Mcdanolds Cattle Co.

Mcdanolds Cattle Co. is a breeder of miniature Hereford cattle in Mystic, IA, southeastern Iowa near Des Moines. The farm has been raising miniature Hereford cattle for several years and follows guidelines from the American Hereford Association and other cattle groups to ensure herd health. Animals live in open pastures overseen daily by Randy Mcdanolds, with emphasis on gentle handling and early social interactions.

Health checks, balanced forage diets and rotational grazing are standard practices on the property. The farm’s hands-on approach has earned it consistent praise for well-adjusted cattle suited to family farms or small homesteads. Every breeding animal undergoes routine vaccinations and regular parasite management to support long-term wellbeing.

Mcdanolds Cattle Co. maintains a family atmosphere on the ranch, blending traditional husbandry with modern attention to animal welfare. The operation began as a small homestead project that gradually expanded into the current herd.