Mud Creek Farms

Mud Creek Farms, Hereford cattle, German Valley, IL, is located in Jo Daviess County and the Driftless Area near Dubuque. Mud Creek Farms has been developing a registered Hereford herd for over ten years and follows American Hereford Association guidelines for registration and health testing. Established on a legacy of small-scale farming, the operation maintains a multigenerational approach to cattle care, blending time-honored methods with current research.

The cattle graze on rotational pastures with a diet balanced for growth and wellness, and calves are handled gently from an early age to support calm temperaments. During winter months they receive a grain-supplemented feeding program and sheltered housing in well ventilated barns designed to minimize stress. The farm’s approach balances traditional husbandry with practices informed by modern nutritional guidelines. Neighbors appreciate the herd’s calm nature and the uniform weight gains of yearling cattle.