Diamond H Cattle Co

Diamond H Cattle Co, Chianina cattle, Milbank, SD in Grant County and the Lake Region near Watertown. Diamond H Cattle Co is managed by Mark Mikkelson, who has bred Chianina cattle for more than a decade and holds membership with the American Chianina Association. Herd health is supported by annual veterinary examinations, genetic screening for calving ease and structural soundness, balanced forage-based nutrition and routine hoof care.

Calves are born on open pastures and receive daily handling to foster calm temperaments and early social bonds. The operation follows rotational grazing and provides shelters and clean water through all seasons. Facilities include a covered calving area and dedicated pens for young stock to ensure comfort and safety. Breeding decisions draw on performance records and conformation assessments to support beef production and herd longevity. The herd is also entered in regional livestock exhibitions to track growth and refine breeding goals.