Jacobs Cattle

Jacobs Cattle raises Chianina cattle in Markle, IN, in Northeast Indiana near Fort Wayne. The farm has more than a decade of breeding experience and spans 50 acres of rolling pasture, with cattle enrolled in national registry programs and routinely screened for key health traits. John Jacobs oversees rotational grazing on diverse fields and emphasizes low-stress handling alongside early socialization with children and other livestock.

Temperament and versatility are central to his breeding philosophy, providing cattle that adapt well to both small homesteads and educational farm tours. Careful sire selection over generations has fostered calving ease and consistent growth rates among the herd. Many visitors remark on the farm’s open barn design and the attentive way each calf is nurtured from birth. Nutrition is tailored through forage-based diets supplemented by mineral programs designed with a local veterinarian. This hands-on approach reflects a commitment to healthy herds and respectful stewardship of the land.