Rutter Herefords

Rutter Herefords, hereford cattle, Leitchfield, KY, north-central Kentucky near Louisville lays out a herd-selection program grounded in consistency and a calm temperament. Rutter Herefords participates in national registry standards and keeps routine health testing on all breeding stock, managing pedigree records through each calving cycle to monitor structural soundness and growth rates. Its cattle graze on mixed grass pastures across gently rolling fields, with shelter barns maintained for seasonal changes and careful handling to build trust and reduce stress at feeding and sorting times.

Core breeding priorities include maternal strength and balanced frame, traits that have supported stable herd health and ease of calving over multiple seasons. The family operation blends hands-on care with routine pasture rotation and uses performance data to guide selections, ensuring each animal matches its stated breeding goals. Those seeking dependable genetics and consistent temperament in a commercial setting will find that Rutter Herefords aligns established farming traditions with careful animal stewardship.