Sarah Ann Ray

Sarah Ann Ray, Hereford cattle, Paris, MO, in Monroe County and northeast Missouri near Columbia. Sarah Ann Ray has been raising Hereford cattle for more than a decade, maintaining registrations with the American Hereford Association and state cattlemen’s associations, and conducting routine health screenings to safeguard the herd’s welfare. Her herd benefits from rotational grazing on open pastures, and calves receive regular handling from birth, fostering calm temperaments and adaptability.

The operation traces its roots through multiple generations, blending traditional stewardship with attention to modern animal welfare. Several of her cattle have earned recognition at regional county fairs, reflecting consistent conformation and temperament. Their feeding regimen emphasizes locally sourced forage supplemented with mineral blends to meet all life-stage nutritional requirements. Calves stay with their dams through weaning, supporting strong maternal bonding and steady growth. The herd’s balanced genetics aim to produce cattle well-suited for both grass-fed and conventional finishing operations.