XA Cattle

XA Cattle, Hereford cattle, Moorefield, NE, Platte County and central Nebraska near Grand Island. It partners with local veterinarians for routine health screenings, nutritional consultations, and registers each calf with the American Hereford Association.

This family run ranch evaluates every bull and cow through EPD analysis, prioritizing structural soundness, balanced growth and fertility traits, and maintains a moderate herd size to ensure careful oversight. Its cattle graze on native grasses in well-managed rotational pastures with access to shade and shelter, and are handled daily to encourage calm temperaments. Each spring new calves arrive in spacious birthing pens designed to ensure a calm first environment.

Low-stress weaning and transport preparation are integrated into every phase of care. Several clients note the calves’ steady weight gains and ease of handling. The program reflects local ranching traditions and a commitment to thoughtful livestock stewardship.