Registered Homozygous Polled Miniature Hereford Cattle Breeders - 4 Krax Farm
About 4 Krax Farm
Our Breeding History
At 4 Krax Farm, we have been specializing in cattle breeding for the past 20 years, focusing on both polled miniature Hereford cattle and classic size Hereford cattle. Our extensive experience ensures that we produce high-quality registered Herefords with excellent temperaments and conformation.
Take a look at our available animals; we are eager to talk about them, so don't hesitate to call with any questions. We are still in Texas, having relocated from Azle to Jonesboro, which is just east of Hamilton (off 281). Hope to hear from you soon.
Breed History
Miniature Hereford cattle have been part of the cattle breeding landscape for many years. They are neither a trend nor a new addition to the cattle industry. As direct descendants of full-size Herefords, they, like their modern counterparts, are required to be registered Herefords with the American Hereford Association.
Herefords date back to the mid 1700s in Herefordshire, England, where they were bred for efficient cattle breeding to convert grass to beef on smaller parcels of land. This breed was highly valued for its efficiency, disposition, and early maturity. The first recorded Herefords, which are now recognized as registered Herefords, were imported to the U.S. in 1817 by Kentucky statesman Henry Clay. Mr. Clay's Herefords were eventually crossed with Shorthorns, resulting in a loss of the Hereford identity of Clay’s herd, which later included miniature Hereford cattle.
It wasn’t until 1840 that the first Hereford importation of record, by William H. Sotham and Erastus Corning, laid the groundwork for a purebred cattle breeding herd. By the late 1870s, registered Herefords began to appear in larger commercial herds as the cattle industry expanded westward. Throughout the 1870s, the Hereford gained a strong foothold in states like Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, and Texas, which were then the largest cattle states with an abundance of free grass, transportation, and central markets. Additionally, the rise of miniature Hereford cattle in later years showcased the breed's versatility and appeal.
From the turn of the century to the 1960s, continued careful cattle breeding of the Hereford resulted in a small, highly efficient beef animal. The 1960s also brought about a change as beef producers sought to produce larger animals to fill dinner plates. As a result, Herefords, including the emerging miniature Hereford cattle, became bigger and longer legged. Ultimately, registered Herefords fell out of favor as the industry shifted toward larger breeds to meet growing demands.
It wasn’t until the 1970s that someone took an interest in cattle breeding to bring Herefords back to their original or normal size. The Largent family of Fort Davis, Texas began with five cows and one bull. By 1981, the first true miniature Hereford cattle bull was born. Today, the tradition of breeding continues, and many miniature Hereford breeders, including ourselves, are honored to carry a part of the Largent stock gene in their own registered Herefords.
It wasn’t until the 1970s that someone took an interest in cattle breeding to bring Herefords back to their original or normal size. The Largent family of Fort Davis, Texas began with five cows and one bull. By 1981, the first true miniature Hereford cattle bull was born. Today, the tradition of breeding continues, and many miniature Hereford breeders, including ourselves, are honored to carry a part of the Largent stock gene in their own registered Herefords.
Available: Bulls - Steers - Cows - Heifers
Bulls
Available at this time
4KF Maverick
Reg # P44467475
DOB: 06/09/2023
Maverick is homozygous polled and DNA tested. He is also the son of DF Cascades Tomahawk, our previous Grand Champion Bull. His first set of babies consisted of 5 heifers and 1 bull.
4KF Jeff Davis (JD)
Reg # P44449766
DOB: 07/08/2022.
Jeff Davis' testing is still pending. He is the grand son of HD Sir Domino (Hidden Pond Ranch offspring), has a deep red coat and is between a 00-0 in height.
4KF Titus
Reg # P44449767 -
DOB: 08/16/2022
Titus is the son of 4KF Bowie, and the grandson of HD Sir Domino. HIs testing is still pending. His frame size is 000-00, and he has a very even temperament. If you are looking a bull on the smaller size, Titus would be a great option.
4KF Bulverde
Reg # P43925771
DOB: 05/22/2017.
Buddy is heterozygous polled and DNA tested. He is an experienced breeder with a great temperament. He is on the larger side with a frame score of 00-0.
4KF MIdland
Reg # P44449755
DOB: 10/10/2021
Midland is homozygous polled and DNA tested. He was bottle fed as a baby for a short time and is very friendly and docile. His dad, DF Cascades Tomahawk, was a Grand Champion. He is largest of our bulls, a classic, frame score 1, in size.
4KF Hockley
Reg # P44529347
DOB: 09/03/2023
Hockley is Heterozygous polled and DNA tested. We are expecting his first babies this fall. Like his dad, 4KF Bulverde, he has a great temperament. He has a frame score of 00.
Steers
None Available at this time
None Available
Cows
None Available at this time.
None Available
Heifers
Available at this time
4KF Bailey - Sold
Reg #: Will not be registered, as this will not affect cattle breeding practices. DOB: 02/21/2025, a promising date for the future of miniature Hereford cattle and their registered Herefords.
4KF Dallas - Sold
Reg # P44694840 - This registered Hereford is part of our selective cattle breeding program featuring miniature Hereford cattle. DOB: 02/22/2025
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