David Dotson

David Dotson raises Chianina cattle in Versailles, KY, in the Bluegrass region near Lexington. He has been breeding registered Chianina for over 15 years and maintains memberships with the American Chianina Association. Each calf is born in a pasture-based system, spending its early days with attentive handlers who focus on gentle socialization.

Animals live in well-drained paddocks managed through rotational grazing, receive routine veterinary screenings including foot and fertility exams, and benefit from rainwater harvesting. David prioritizes genetic soundness and temperament by selecting sires known for structural integrity and calm disposition. A recent buyer praised their disposition and noted the herd’s healthy growth rates without reliance on confined feeding. His family’s farm roots trace back three generations of livestock stewardship around Versailles.