Piper Elkington

Piper Elkington, Hereford cattle, Idaho Falls, ID, is a small breeder in Eastern Idaho near Pocatello. With more than a decade of experience, she participates in state cattlemen’s associations and follows breed-specific health testing for calving ease and genetic conditions. Her cattle graze on irrigated pastures and winter in a timbered shelter to ensure steady weight gain and natural foraging.

Calves are handled daily from birth to build calm, curious temperaments and stay close to family members during feeding and turnout. The operation began as a small dairy project over thirty years ago and still values hands-on care and heritage bloodlines. Local reviewers note the gentle nature of the herd and consistent calf health as defining features of this ranch.

Breeding pairs are chosen for strong maternal instincts and steady growth rates to suit local feeding systems. The ranch rotates livestock across fenced pastures to support soil health and forage diversity year-round.