Thomas L Or Cindy Kuiper

Thomas L Or Cindy Kuiper raises Hereford cattle in Canton, SD, in southeastern South Dakota near Sioux Falls.

With more than 20 years of experience and active membership in the American Hereford Association, they follow rigorous health-testing protocols and detailed record keeping. Their breeding program emphasizes balanced growth and maternal traits, informed by calving ease and weight-gain records.

Animals graze on rotational pastures equipped with sturdy shelter, and calves are gently introduced to handling early in life to support social development. The farm combines traditional methods with selective sire choices, ensuring consistency in temperament and structure across the herd. This multigenerational operation values sustainable land stewardship and transparent communication around herd health. Feedback often highlights the calm disposition and adaptability of the stock in both pasture-based and feedlot systems. Prospective buyers appreciate the thorough documentation of pedigrees and straightforward answers to health inquiries.