Abe Hauge

Abe Hauge breeds Chianina cattle in Winona, MN in Southeastern Minnesota near Rochester, offering a carefully maintained line that reflects regional adaptability and breed-standard form. He brings more than a decade of hands-on experience to his operation, with registration through leading agricultural associations and a commitment to routine genetic health testing.

His pasture-based system relies on rotational grazing across open fields edged with hardwood shelter belts to support natural foraging behaviors and seasonal resilience. Calves are given early socialization through daily handling and gradual exposure to farm routines and equipment, helping them develop calm temperaments suited to diverse agricultural settings.

Abe maintains detailed records for each animal, documenting hoof care, fertility assessments and vaccination schedules alongside performance metrics that track growth and structural soundness. Visitors often note the herd’s balanced conformation and steady disposition, traits cultivated over generations on this family farm.