BQ Bar Performance Livestock

BQ Bar Performance Livestock raises Chianina cattle in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, in Bannock County and Southeastern Idaho near Pocatello. Its owner, Shannon Mansmith, has been breeding Chianina for over a decade and adheres to national breed registry standards with routine health screenings for fertility and structural soundness. Calves grow up on rotational pasture with access to shelter and are handled daily to encourage calm temperaments. It combines traditional husbandry with detailed records to monitor growth rates and feed efficiency.

The herd’s gentle nature and measured growth make it well suited to small-scale producers and youth livestock programs. Clients often note the steady temperament and uniform frame size that fit family farms. Farm visits are by appointment and focus on sustainable beef production practices in mountain pastures. Breeding goals include balanced muscling, sound hooves, and adaptability to cold winters on the plateau.