Sydney Hudson

Sydney Hudson is a Shorthorn cattle breeder in Ridgely, MD, on the Eastern Shore near Baltimore. Sydney Hudson follows American Shorthorn Association guidelines and maintains regular health screenings, ensuring breeding stock meets recognized standards.

Calves are raised on fully rotational pasture with daily handling to promote calm temperament and strong immune systems. Careful attention to nutrition and shelter supports consistent growth and sound hoof and coat health. With a focus on balanced genetics and gentle pasture-based management, this operation combines traditional family farming values with modern husbandry practices.

The herd is maintained at a manageable size to ensure individual care, thorough health monitoring and regular pasture soil testing for environmental stewardship. Breeding priorities include structural soundness, docility and forage-efficient growth. Calves usually join new herds after eight to ten months, following a detailed nutrient-rich preconditioning program that supports smooth transitions.