Don And Sheila Kinney

Don And Sheila Kinney are Limousin cattle breeders in Macks Creek, MO, in the Ozark region near Springfield. With more than twenty years in livestock breeding and membership in the American Limousin Association, they carry out regular health screenings for bovine respiratory diseases and use genetic evaluations to select for calving ease and steady growth. Their herd grazes on open pasture and receives daily handling to encourage calm temperaments and strong herd bonds.

They raise their cattle on a mix of local hay and forage, focusing on balanced nutrition and low-stress handling. Local ranchers often mention the uniform growth and solid maternal traits of their calves. Their operation dates back to the 1980s, reflecting three generations of knowledge passed down to nurture resilient Limousin herds. They calve in spring to align with forage growth and use rotational grazing year-round to promote pasture health and herd well-being.