Ernst Farms

Ernst Farms provides livestock transport services out of Litchfield, Illinois, serving farms and ranches throughout central Illinois near Springfield. Paul Ernst and the team haul horses, cattle, sheep, goats, chickens, and pigs, working with breeders, hobby farmers, and larger operations that need animals moved safely between properties, sales, or veterinary appointments.

The company holds an active USDOT registration as a registered motor carrier.

Ernst Farms is set up to handle mixed loads and varying herd or flock sizes, from a handful of goats heading to a new pasture to cattle moving between grazing operations. Their familiarity with different species means they can adjust handling and loading approaches depending on the animals being transported, which matters for reducing stress during the trip. For folks in the Litchfield and Springfield area managing livestock across multiple sites, having a local hauler who understands both the animals and the terrain can simplify logistics considerably.