VT Cattle

VT Cattle, Beefmaster cattle, Caldwell, ID, is located in Canyon County in the Treasure Valley near Boise. It has been raising Beefmaster cattle for several years and participates in the U.S. Beefmaster Breeders United registry, maintaining routine health testing and vaccination schedules.

The herd grazes on open pasture with shelter available during Idaho’s varied seasons, and each animal receives regular handling to foster calm temperaments. Veteran rancher Virgil Tucker blends traditional stockmanship with records of pasture rotation and balanced nutrition plans. The operation’s modest herd size allows close oversight of breeding and weaning, reflecting a hands-on approach to cattle care that neighbors have noted for consistency.

Calving is managed on-site with careful monitoring, and calves are introduced to handling routines soon after birth to ensure social ease. Local cattlemen often comment on the steady growth rates and the herd’s approachable nature, attributes that reflect the farm’s commitment to steady, thoughtful stewardship.