Southwood Stock Farms

Southwood Stock Farms, Wagyu cattle, Vauxhall, Canada AB, sits in Southern Alberta near Calgary on rolling prairie land. It follows industry association guidelines, conducts comprehensive health screenings for calves and cows, and maintains detailed breeding records.

Herds graze on carefully planned rotational prairie pastures with emphasis on low-stress handling and daily interaction for social development. The operation maintains sturdy barn shelters stocked with straw bedding for winter months and offers extensive shade structures during the long summer heat. Several sire lines are selected for consistent intramuscular marbling and structural soundness, reflecting a commitment to genetic strength and meat quality.

Visitors note the calm temperament of the herd, the farm’s quiet bustle, and the clear attention to animal welfare in every penned field. Sustainable practices such as manure composting, water conservation and rotational grazing plans are integrated into daily routines to preserve the grassland ecosystem. Ryan Van Hal oversees each stage of the breeding cycle, ensuring every animal thrives under attentive care and effective biosecurity measures.