Dan Sampson

Dan Sampson, Hereford cattle breeder in Council Bluffs, IA, in the Midwest near Omaha. He has raised Hereford cattle for years on his family’s land, following breed registry standards with genetic screening and regular veterinary checkups. He maintains performance and health records according to breed association guidelines to guide selective breeding decisions and track growth and conformation traits.

His cattle graze on open pasture across gently rolling fields, where each animal receives hands-on attention from birth. Each pasture rotation is planned to preserve soil health and plant diversity. Sampson emphasizes socialization by introducing calves to family routines and seasonal herd rotations that mimic natural grazing patterns.

A climate-controlled barn provides shelter during harsh weather without disrupting herd dynamics. This third-generation farm roots the operation in decades of practical experience, and visitors note the herd’s calm temperament and consistent health as hallmarks of his approach.