Notukeu Creek Milking Shorthorns

Notukeu Creek Milking Shorthorns, Heritage shorthorn, Gravelbourg, SK in southwestern Saskatchewan near Regina has established a thoughtful dairy herd. Wendell Bailey has bred heritage shorthorn cattle for over two decades and participates in the Canadian Shorthorn Association to ensure each animal undergoes regular health testing.

Their cattle graze on mixed grass and clover pastures, and paddock rotation supports both soil vitality and animal well-being. Calves are gently weaned in small groups to foster early social bonds, and each animal enjoys open barn stalls with deep bedding. The farm’s lineage links back to early 20th-century foundation herds, and several cows have earned ribbons at regional fairs.

Routine foot trimming, nutritional plans and winter shelter ensure animals thrive year-round in the prairie climate. Customers often comment on the friendly temperament and rich milk yield of recent generations. They follow a low-stress handling protocol that aligns with natural herd behavior.