Mountain View Cattle Company
The Cattle ......
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Brood cows Jade & Sandy - each weigh in excess of 2,000 pounds!
The farm is located on twenty beautiful acres on the Olympic Peninsula in NW Washington in the small town of Chimacum (that's about 40 miles NW of Seattle). The land is mostly flat grassland, and raising cattle and hay is a natural fit for the property.
In 2004 it was time to drastically reduce the herd and a majority of the cattle were sold. This was an economic decision based on escalating costs for everything from hay to vaccines, while the farm continued to receive roughly the same price for cattle and beef as 15 years ago. Currently there are three cows, two steers, a heifer, and a bull.
Quality Polled Hereford cows have always been emphasized. Cows are selected for heavy milking, good dispositions and a productive track record.