West Virginia University

West Virginia University is a breeder of Hereford cattle in Morgantown, WV, in the Appalachian region near Pittsburgh. With decades of livestock management expertise, the university program maintains registry with national cattle associations and follows recommended health testing protocols.

Calves are raised on pasture with attentive care, socialized from an early age and handled regularly to promote calm temperaments. The herd benefits from a rotational grazing system that emphasizes animal welfare and environmental stewardship. Their selection process focuses on structural soundness, maternal traits and consistent growth performance.

Students and staff work together to monitor herd health and implement nutrition plans tailored to seasonal changes. Research trials at the university explore pasture management and genetic diversity within the herd. Rooted in a tradition of hands-on learning at the university farm, this program supports local agriculture and supplies breeding stock to regional operations.