Oman Cattle Co.

Oman Cattle Co., Hereford cattle, Avoca, TX, is located in West Texas near Abilene. The operation follows best practices recommended by the American Hereford Association, including routine genetic and health screenings to maintain strong maternal traits and robust calves. Animals graze on native grasses across rolling pastures, and low-stress handling from birth fosters calm temperaments and sound structure.

Founder Ronnie Riddle draws on years of hands-on experience to shape a breeding program that values structural soundness and natural foraging habits. Calves remain with their dams for optimal socialization before weaning, and pastures are rotated along seasonal grasses to support soil health and biodiversity. Feed supplementation is limited to mineral-rich salt licks to encourage natural grazing patterns.

Careful record keeping and open communication ensure transparency and consistency in each animal brought to market. The herd has year-round access to a sheltered barn during winter and shaded loafing areas in summer to support welfare in all seasons.