Ricketson Herefords

Ricketson Herefords is a Hereford cattle breeder in Dalhart, TX, serving the panhandle region near Amarillo. It follows American Hereford Association guidelines, supports genetic health testing for disposition and structural soundness, and draws on several years of registered breeding experience. Its cattle graze on open pastures with rotational grazing and grouped socialization, and calves receive regular handling and quiet barn visits to develop calm temperaments.

On the family-owned ranch, breeding stock are selected using performance records and structural assessments to ensure consistent weaning weights and sturdy frames that adapt well to local conditions. Breeding bulls and cows have access to shaded paddocks and mineral supplements to maintain herd health throughout the seasons. Established on a multigenerational family ranch, the operation blends traditional livestock practices with modern husbandry methods. Customers praise the predictability of offspring performance in feedlots and note even temperaments across generations.