Cross Creek Ranch

Cross Creek Ranch, Wagyu cattle in Hesperus, CO, is based in La Plata County and southwest Colorado near Durango. Chad Foutz has cultivated breeding lines that emphasize marbling consistency and temperament, and each animal undergoes regular veterinary health screenings under established registry practices.

Its ranch pastures are rotationally grazed to support sustainable land management, and calves receive early socialization around both family and visitors. The operation’s focus on low-stress handling has earned positive feedback from neighboring farms for animal demeanor at livestock exhibitions. Infrastructure includes climate-sheltered barns and open shelters that allow cattle to follow natural behaviors year-round.

Cross Creek Ranch maintains long-term herd records to trace lineage and monitor performance traits over generations. The scenic management of forages on hilly terrain provides a rich diet, contributing to the breed’s renowned meat quality. Emphasis on maternal health and balanced feed rations during gestation supports sturdy calves with strong growth trajectories.