Willowae Farm

Willowae Farm, Simmental cattle, Burdett, NY, Schuyler County and the Finger Lakes region near Ithaca. The farm has been raising registered Simmental cattle for several years and maintains strict health-testing protocols for herd sires and dams.

Animals rotate daily across mixed grass pastures and calves receive regular handling to foster calm temperaments. The farm’s breeding program emphasizes balanced growth and structural soundness, informed by lineage records and performance data. Nestled amid rolling hills, the farm’s simple, open-air barns and natural water sources reflect a practical approach to low-stress animal husbandry.

Detailed records of birth weights and growth milestones guide gentle weaning and gradual introduction to supplemental feeds, helping maintain predictable performance across the herd. Owners follow guidelines from the American Simmental Association and update herd health plans through seasonal veterinary visits. Several steers have placed at county agricultural fairs for confirmed muscle development and temperament.