Brandt Ranch

Brandt Ranch, Chianina cattle, Clarion, IA, serves north central Iowa and the Des Moines area. Marty Brandt has been raising Chianina cattle for several years on the family homestead, registering each calf with the national Chianina association and conducting regular health checks, including hoof inspections and vaccination schedules. Herd members graze on rotating pastures in fenced paddocks, and newborn calves are handled daily in sheltered barns to build trust, streamline weaning and ease routine veterinary visits.

Visitors at county fairs and farm tours often remark on the cattle’s calm disposition and uniform muscling, traits that reflect consistent selection practices over generations. The ranch’s feed program relies on high-quality forage supplemented by mineral mixes, and winter protocols include deep-bedded pens and covered feeding stations to maintain health. Brandt Ranch also emphasizes pasture rotation to preserve grass quality and support sustainable land management.