Backbone Ranch

Backbone Ranch, Murray grey cattle breeders in Farmers Branch, Texas, are located in Dallas County near Dallas. Owned by Hays Boyd and Chandler Lindsley, the ranch is a family-run enterprise that follows transparent record keeping, traceability standards, and breed-specific nutritional protocols. They participate in national bovine associations and maintain routine health testing with local veterinarians to ensure herd health and genetic soundness.

Calves spend their early weeks in sheltered paddocks with daily monitoring and custom feeding before joining the main grazing herd. Their cattle graze on open pasture using rotational grazing, cross-fenced paddocks, and gentle handling to support socialization and well-being. The herd includes bloodlines selected for maternal traits and consistent weight gain, reflecting a balance of tradition and modern welfare standards. By combining careful record keeping with hands-on ranching experience, they sustain reliable breeding outcomes and even-tempered stock. Pasture rotations are designed to promote soil health and biodiversity across the property’s grasslands.