Hat Ranch, Inc

Hat Ranch, Inc, Tarentaise cattle, Coon Rapids, IA, operates in central Iowa near Des Moines. The ranch has been raising Tarentaise cattle for multiple seasons and follows recommended health screening protocols through its local breed association. They conduct DNA screening and follow regional guidelines to minimize hereditary conditions. Animals are nurtured in rotational pastures with daily handling to build calm temperaments and well-developed muscle. The herd grazes native grasses and receives routine hoof and veterinary care to support long-term productivity.

Hat Ranch applies a low stress approach to handling and emphasizes familial care across generations of cattle on its rolling pastures. Calving each spring takes place on open pasture to promote natural bonding and early socialization of calves in a herd environment. Its farm blends traditional ranching methods with attentive feeding regimens and regular pasture rotation to achieve consistent growth and gentle dispositions.