Phillip P Pratt & Family

Phillip P Pratt & Family, Hereford cattle, Akron, Indiana, is a multigenerational breeder serving north central Indiana near Fort Wayne. It has raised Hereford cattle for three generations and maintains American Hereford Association registration alongside routine health screenings. Its herd grazes on rotational pastures and calves are socialized in family-run barns to encourage calm temperaments.

The farm’s management emphasizes maternal strength and balanced growth, resulting in cattle noted for consistency in conformation and fertility. Its facilities include covered loafing sheds and open grass lanes to adapt to seasonal changes. Calves spend their early weeks in small groups under close observation before joining the main herd. Breeding decisions are guided by detailed recordkeeping on growth rates and calving ease, ensuring each calf meets breed standard criteria. The family’s experience with show cattle has informed a selection process that balances phenotype with resilience for local climates.