Stafford Ranch

Stafford Ranch is a Shorthorn cattle breeder in Utica, OH, serving Licking County and the Central Ohio near Columbus. The ranch participates in national breed associations and follows recommended health testing protocols for Shorthorn cattle to ensure robust herd health. Animals are raised on open pasture with rotational grazing and receive daily handling from birth to promote gentle disposition and sound development.

The ranch’s roots in family agriculture extend across generations, reflecting a commitment to sustainable farm stewardship. Heifers and bulls are managed in small groups to encourage social interaction and even growth, and all breeding programs emphasize temperament, structural integrity and maternal traits suited to varied herd sizes. Visitors often remark on the well-maintained facilities and the attentive care given to each animal. Calving records and performance data are maintained for registered calves to underscore transparency and quality in every breeding decision.