Rose & Forrest Dickey

Rose & Forrest Dickey are Hereford cattle breeders in Midway, TX, in central Texas near Waco. With more than fifteen years managing their family farm, they follow American Hereford Association guidelines, participate in national cattle events, and conduct routine health testing on bulls and cows.

Calves graze on rotational pastures, spending their earliest weeks alongside dams to encourage steady growth, proper muscle development, and early social confidence. Housing includes open-faced barns and spacious loafing sheds that offer refuge during extremes of weather while still allowing livestock frequent access to fresh grass. They apply a low-stress handling system refined through three generations, aiming to foster trust during sorting, vaccination, and daily health checks.

Seasonal mineral supplements are tailored to local forage conditions and administered under veterinary guidance, reflecting a balanced nutrition strategy without routine antibiotics. Regional livestock reports have recognized the Dickeys’ herd for consistent weight gains and calm temperament in both market readiness and show ring settings.