Jodi Breniman

Jodi Breniman, Chianina cattle, Marshalltown, IA, operates in central Iowa near Des Moines. She follows guidelines from national cattle associations, carrying out routine health screenings for calving ease, structural soundness and genetic markers commonly recommended for Chianina.

The herd grazes on rotational pastures enriched with drought-resistant grasses and receives balanced feed supplements, while calves are introduced to a calm environment and early handling to promote a steady temperament. Breniman’s emphasis on gentle handling gives her Chianina cattle a consistent, manageable disposition prized by small-scale and family-run operations.

On-site facilities include a modern barn fitted with rubber flooring and easy-clean pens to reduce stress during veterinary care and hoof trimming. Over the years, neighbors and visiting ranchers have noted the herd’s durable health and reliable growth rates at regional exhibitions and county fairs. Each animal comes with a detailed health record and lineage overview, reflecting Breniman’s transparency around pedigree and management history.