Guthridge Farms

Guthridge Farms, breeders of Chianina cattle in Kingsley, Iowa, is a family-run farm in northwest Iowa near Sioux City. Don and Ella Guthridge have been raising Chianina cattle across generations and are active members of national breed associations, performing regular health screenings and genetic evaluations.

They focus on holistic husbandry, rotating the herd among five fenced paddocks that offer fresh forage, clean water stations and natural shelters. Calves are born in open-air pens where they receive daily hand interactions to foster gentle dispositions and ensure smooth transitions to communal pastures. The farm’s mixed-grass pastures and custom mineral supplementation program support steady weight gain and reproductive health. A legacy operation since the mid-20th century, Guthridge Farms blends traditional ranching values with updated animal care practices. Emphasis on sustainable land management reflects their goal of preserving pasture ecosystems while nurturing each animal. Detailed pedigree records are maintained for each animal to support breeding decisions and traceability.