Misty Overlook Ranch

Misty Overlook Ranch, heritage shorthorn cattle, Crocker, Missouri, Pulaski County and the Ozarks near Jefferson City. It has been raising heritage shorthorn cattle for several years, maintaining national breed association membership and conducting regular health screenings. The ranch emphasizes pasture-based grazing, rotational fields and daily hands-on care to support natural behaviors and solid social bonds.

Calves are gently introduced to handling from birth and spend their first months roaming open grasslands near wooded hollows, where shade and shelter are abundant. The ranch’s gentle approach and careful record keeping help uphold breed standards without relying on artificial interventions. Visitors often comment on the transparent records and attentive care that guide every breeding decision. Seasonal rotations and sheltered barn access help cattle thrive through Missouri’s variable weather. Owner David Robertson brings practical experience and a deep respect for the land, ensuring herds reflect both the ranch’s heritage and the rolling Missouri landscape.