Uga Ads Eatonton Beef Research Farm

Uga Ads Eatonton Beef Research Farm, Hereford cattle, Eatonton, GA, Putnam County and the Central Georgia region near Macon. It has been raising Hereford cattle under rigorous standards since its establishment and participates in American Hereford Association registry programs. Since its founding, the farm has blended traditional breeding methods with modern herd management, maintaining herd health through regular veterinarian exams, genetic testing, and pasture-based nutrition that reflects local grazing conditions.

Animals graze on well-managed fields and receive daily handling to develop calm, approachable temperaments. As a research-focused operation, the farm collaborates on studies of sustainable grazing and beef quality, sharing findings in academic circles. Selection for maternal traits and carcass marbling guides each breeding season to support consistent performance. The combination of careful breeding records and hands-on animal care supports a herd that is both robust and well adapted to Georgia climates.