Van Newkirk Herefords

Van Newkirk Herefords, Hereford cattle, Oshkosh, NE, operates in Garden County and the Nebraska Panhandle near North Platte. With decades of experience its established program features a registered herd that undergoes routine health testing for common diseases and conformation evaluations through a national breed registry. It engages with other producers through local agricultural groups and shares insights on herd health and pasture management.

Animals graze rotationally on mixed-grass pastures and calves benefit from daily pasture checks, early handling and staggered calving across spring months for personalized attention. Breeding selection emphasizes maternal traits and consistent growth rates, supporting both commercial and small-scale operations. A focus on sustainable grazing practices has shaped the farm’s management over multiple seasons and contributes to balanced nutrition and land stewardship. Its cattle are known for calm, even temperaments, making them well suited to handling and local transport.