Todd A Pritchard

Todd A Pritchard, Hereford cattle, Atkinson, IL, serves farmers and families in northwestern Illinois and the Quad Cities near Moline. He has focused on breeding Hereford cattle for many years, following registry guidelines for health testing and lineage records while selecting for maternal traits and feed efficiency.

His cattle graze on open pasture with shelter access, receive routine veterinary care and early handling to ensure calm temperaments and adaptability. Calves spend the first months alongside their dams, gaining social skills and resilience to local conditions. His farm’s family-run approach blends time-honored practices with detailed nutritional planning tailored to each herd.

Regular pasture rotations promote soil health, encourage diverse forage growth and support overall cattle welfare on the farm. Transparent records highlight breeding outcomes and weight performance, supporting trust and long-term herd improvement. He participates in local and national cattle association events, staying informed on industry developments and refining vaccination schedules and parasite management practices.