Whites W Slash W Miniature Cattle Ranch

Whites W Slash W Miniature Cattle Ranch in Cloudcroft NM breeds miniature Texas longhorns and miniature Scottish highlands in the Sacramento Mountains near Alamogordo. David Wade has been raising miniature cattle for more than a decade, maintains membership with the American Miniature Cattle Association, and performs routine health testing including parasite checks and congenital trait screening.

The ranch follows a rotational grazing program and emphasizes calm, low-stress handling, with calves receiving early socialization through sheltered housing and regular human interaction. Their land was part of a family farm established in the 1950s, and this legacy informs a husbandry approach focused on sustainable forage management and matched herd sizes.

Owners often comment on the animals’ sturdy build and tractable temperaments, noting that the gentle nature of this herd makes them suitable for educational programs and small-acreage homesteads. Feed consists of locally grown hay supplemented with mineral blocks and seasonal browse, ensuring balanced nutrition year-round.