Thistle Hill Ranch

Thistle Hill Ranch, Hereford cattle, Madison, NE, northeast Nebraska near Sioux Falls. It is dedicated to raising healthy Hereford herds and participates in national registry programs. Regular health testing for bovine diseases and careful record-keeping guide their selection of breeding stock. Performance data including birth weight and weaning ratios are recorded to support predictable offspring.

Calves are raised with low-stress handling on rotational pasture to promote resilience, healthy weight gain and steady growth. The family-operated ranch emphasizes sustainable land management, provides sheltered calving pens and natural windbreaks, and ensures shade and fresh water throughout the year. Quality bulls and replacement heifers are selected each season to complement genetic goals, while rolling fields are managed with strategic forage seeding to ensure nutrient-rich grazing throughout the year. Long-term buyers often note consistent calf vigor, reliable maternal traits and calm temperaments across the herd.