Cline Cattle Company

Cline Cattle Company, Chianina cattle, Lenox, IA, in Taylor County in southwestern Iowa near Des Moines. Branden Cline has raised Chianina cattle for several years and enrolls the herd in health screening programs recommended by breed associations. Each animal is given ample pasture time and routine handling to support social development and physical well-being from early life onward.

The operation blends traditional rotational grazing practices with careful record keeping, reflecting the farm’s roots as a multigenerational cattle enterprise. Cows calve under watchful supervision in clean, sheltered pens and calves are introduced to basic handling protocols that ease their transitions to new pastures and interactions.

Attention to balanced nutrition and environmental enrichment contributes to the even temperaments and sturdy builds the Chianina breed is known for. This management style helps cattle thrive on pasture and adapt well across changing seasonal conditions. Local farmers often praise the consistent quality, animal welfare focus and transparency of the herd’s health records.