Vermilion Oaks Ranch

Vermilion Oaks Ranch, Hereford cattle, in Abbeville, LA, serves Vermilion Parish and the Acadiana region near Lafayette. The ranch has focused on breeding Hereford cattle for health and temperament, following industry-standard health testing protocols and participating in national breed registry programs.

Their cattle graze on native Bermuda grass pastures and are handled daily to foster calm temperaments and early socialization. Animals live in open-range settings with access to well-maintained shelter and receive routine veterinary checkups, reflecting the ranch’s commitment to low-stress husbandry. Ranch managers oversee calving seasons with close attention, helping ensure healthy births and early maternal bonding. The operation balances traditional ranching methods with selective breeding, yielding robust herds suited to both pasture-based systems and feedlot finishing. Detailed breeding records are maintained year-round, ensuring transparency in lineage and performance data. This measured approach supports consistent quality for commercial enterprises and family-run farms alike.