Messner Ranch

Messner Ranch breeds Hereford cattle in Laverne, OK, northwestern Oklahoma near Amarillo. Dan Nance has maintained registered Hereford stock for over a decade, upholding American Hereford Association standards with routine health testing and documentation.

The ranch’s cattle graze on open pasture with shelter provided during extreme weather, and calves are handled regularly to promote calm, confident temperaments. Livestock receive balanced rations tailored to growth stages, and daily health checks are part of the farm’s standard care. Its hands-on approach ensures animals transition smoothly to various farm tasks and community agriculture programs.

Messner Ranch follows rotational grazing to support soil health and produce nutrient-dense beef that exemplifies the breed’s natural vigor. By focusing on maternal traits and feed efficiency, the operation contributes to sustainable beef production while sharing breeding insights with regional growers. The ranch’s family-run setting fosters close attention to each animal’s well-being and encourages generational knowledge of ranching practices.