Rupert A Pratt

Rupert A Pratt raises Shorthorn cattle in Strong, ME, in Franklin County and the western Maine region near Portland. With a commitment to heritage breeding, the operation follows breed association guidelines, maintains registry records, and conducts routine health screening to promote sound conformation and reliable genetics.

Cattle graze on mixed perennial pastures with seasonal forage rotation, and each herd member receives daily hands-on socialization to support calm temperaments. The farm’s emphasis on low-stress handling, balanced nutrition plans, and veterinarian-reviewed protocols reflects a belief that cattle thrive when managed in attentive, sustainable systems.

Because herd size is kept small, every animal benefits from individual care from birth through weaning, and detailed health and growth records are kept for each calf. Visitors often note the clean yards and well-maintained shelters that mirror the family’s practical approach to land stewardship and animal well-being. This blend of traditional husbandry and modern oversight creates a resilient herd suited to small-scale and specialty operations.