Peter J Dratter

Peter J Dratter, Hereford cattle, Hurricane, UT, covers Washington County near St. George. Peter J Dratter is a fourth-generation cattle breeder who has managed Hereford cattle on family pastures since the early 1990s, maintaining registrations with the American Hereford Association and adhering to recommended herd health testing protocols. Calves are born in wide-open fields before moving to shaded paddocks where they receive daily handling and gentle exposure to farm equipment to support steady growth and a calm temperament.

Dratter’s approach emphasizes a blend of locally sourced hay, rotational grazing practices and veterinary-guided mineral supplementation to promote balanced nutrition year-round. Shelter barns and windbreak trees offer relief across seasons and allow observation of individual needs from weaning through breeding age. A focus on selecting for maternal traits and structural soundness has resulted in reliable weaning weights, efficient feed conversion and consistent herd performance. Local ranchers often note the herd’s docile nature and steady development, reflecting a commitment to care and genetic integrity.