K.J.S. Chianina

K.J.S. Chianina raises Chianina cattle in Van Wert, OH, within Van Wert County and the Toledo area. Kent J. Schmid has worked with Chianina for more than a decade and holds membership in national livestock associations that promote breed health and standards.

Each calf is raised on pasture, moved to rotational grazing paddocks, and benefits from routine veterinary screening for common hereditary conditions. Animals live in mixed-age social groups and have daily opportunities for human interaction to support calm temperaments. The farm’s approach has earned mentions in regional agricultural reviews for consistent weight gains and docile behavior in show rings.

Kent’s family-managed operation dates back to a small registry in the late 1990s, with an emphasis on gentle handling and nutritional balance. Calves are weaned in a stress-minimized process that involves gradual adaptation to feed and turnout. Feed rations are tailored to each animal’s activity level, ensuring steady growth and reproductive readiness.