Messner Herefords

Messner Herefords, Hereford cattle in Laverne, OK, is a long-standing operation serving Harper County and the Oklahoma Panhandle near Amarillo. The ranch maintains a commitment to bloodline consistency and adaptability in the local prairie climate.

It follows American Hereford Association guidelines and participates in herdbook registration while conducting routine health screenings for disease prevention. Performance records are maintained for birth weights, weaning weights and carcass traits to inform breeding decisions. Calves spend early weeks in spacious grass pastures before moving to shelter barns with round-the-clock access to water and mineral feeds.

Regular handling and group socialization help develop calm temperaments and facilitate smoother transitions to feedlot environments. The operation draws on regional ranching heritage, prioritizing balanced growth rates and maternal traits sought by area feeders and family farmers. Past clients in surrounding communities often comment on the herd’s structural soundness and gentle dispositions.