Orebaugh Family Shorthorns

Orebaugh Family Shorthorns, Shorthorn cattle, Holmen, WI, western Wisconsin near La Crosse. It follows breed association guidelines and health testing protocols to maintain a robust herd with records tracked for each animal, and all cattle undergo regular veterinary checkups.

Its cattle graze on rotational pastures and receive gentle handling, from bottle feeding calves to group socialization among permanent herds. It uses a combination of perennial grasses in summer and hay during winter months, ensuring consistent nutrition year-round. During calving season, it maintains careful monitoring and individual calf identification to support early health assessments.

As a multi-generational family operation, it focuses on balanced temperaments and consistent growth patterns across breeding cycles. Customers often comment on the calm disposition and uniform appearance of the calves at weaning. It raises both breeding females and beef steers, with pedigree documentation available for those seeking detailed lineage information.