Beauty is in the eye of the be[ef]holder

Mini Herefords generally have a recognizable appearance, but breeders often develop specific preferences for their herds. “When selecting heifers or bulls, their appearance is our first consideration. We look for animals that exhibit strong, healthy characteristics. While pedigree is important, it’s not the sole factor. We strive to breed animals that stand out in both physical attributes and genetic quality,” shares Kimberly Oosthuizen.

At White Buffalo Ranch, these preferences include:

Polled or Horned? No preference!

Dark or Light Red? Medium to dark red

Frame Score Target? Frame 0-1 to align with our goals for breeding robust, well-sized animals suited to our farming practices and customer preferences.

Live breed, AI, or Embryo Transfer? We utilize AI with a champion bull for clean-up.

Ideal bull? Strong, masculine, sturdy on his feet (Our bull Kidd Fire resembles this for us right now!)

Ideal heifer? Feminine front end, ample room on the back end for ease of calving