Vanderwal Shorthorns

Vanderwal Shorthorns is a Shorthorn cattle breeder in Volga, SD, serving Brookings County and the Dakota Plains near Brookings. Kevin Vanderwal has raised cattle for several years with a focus on strong maternal lines and balanced growth. All cattle are managed under a herd-health program that includes routine veterinary checks, nutritional plans tailored to each stage of development, and durable pasture rotations.

Calves are raised in open pastures with daily handling to ensure calm temperaments and easy transitions to new environments. The farm emphasizes sustainable practices such as rotational grazing and minimal-stress handling to support both animal welfare and land stewardship. Kevin Vanderwal combines hands-on experience with attention to animal comfort, ensuring cattle thrive under local climate conditions. Many local producers value the consistent quality and temperament of these Shorthorns, and repeat inquiries often note the cattle’s adaptability and sound conformation. All breeding stock carry registration papers and pedigrees are available on request.