Philip Staley

Philip Staley, Hereford cattle breeder in Cedarville, OH, farms in Greene County and the Miami Valley near Dayton. He has more than a decade of experience with Hereford bloodlines and is a member of the American Hereford Association, following recommended genetic and health screening guidelines.

His cattle graze on managed pastures and shelter in naturally ventilated barns, and calves receive daily handling to build a calm temperament and ease of management. All calves are weaned on schedule and follow a vaccination program developed with local veterinarians. They maintain detailed performance records for birth weight, weaning weight and gain to inform future matings.

Several head from his herd have earned recognition at regional livestock shows for structural soundness and temperament. He raises each animal with a focus on maternal strength and consistency to support both family farms and commercial operations. The operation has its roots in a mid-20th-century family farm, and generations have refined selection criteria to emphasize adaptability.