Layne Dansie

Layne Dansie raises Wagyu cattle in Cedar Valley, Utah, in Utah County near Salt Lake City. The farm has followed breed standards and recommended health screening for several years, keeping all breeding stock registered with national Wagyu associations.

Calves spend their first months on irrigated upland pasture where they receive daily handling to encourage calm temperaments and to support early socialization with handlers and herd mates. Rotational grazing and balanced forage mixes reflect principles of sustainable agriculture, helping maintain pasture health while promoting steady weight gain and muscle development characteristic of Wagyu cattle. The ranch approach balances attention to individual animal needs with herd-wide management, resulting in cattle well-suited to varied climates and handling routines across small family farms and larger operations. Layne’s background in regional agriculture informs a hands-on style that honors local water conservation efforts and community-supported pasture projects near the home ranch.