Top of the Mountain Sheep & Cattle Co

Top of the Mountain Sheep & Cattle Co, Pineywoods cattle in Straight Mountain, AL, serves St. Clair County near Birmingham. It is family owned by Zeb Akers, a member of the Pineywoods cattle registry with more than a decade of experience in herd health testing and lineage tracking.

Their cattle graze on rotational pastures with shelter barns and receive daily handling that builds calm temperaments. Calving season runs from February through April and each calf is raised with attention to nutritional balance from winter hay, trace minerals and spring forage. Zeb maintains small herd sizes to provide individualized care and partners with local veterinarians on wellness protocols.

The farm has earned recognition for conservation grazing practices that help improve local grassland biodiversity. Visitors note the cattle’s gentle nature and Zeb’s openness in discussing breeding methods during visits. The rolling pastures at Top of the Mountain reflect years of careful soil management and a commitment to sustainable farming.