Martsching Show Cattle

Martsching Show Cattle, Chianina cattle, Moulton, IA, are located in Appanoose County and south-central Iowa near Ottumwa. Kalen Martsching follows breed association standards and uses health screening programs to maintain strong bloodlines and address heritable conditions.

They raise cattle with daily handling, pasture-based grazing, and socialization among herd mates in spacious barns. The operation regularly participates in county fair exhibitions, refining selection for structural soundness and calm disposition. Their calves receive individualized attention from birth to weaning, reflecting a focus on low-stress environments and efficient growth.

Daily routines include nutritional planning with quality forages and minerals, alongside regular visits from veterinarians and nutritionists to ensure each animal thrives. Martsching Show Cattle’s approach blends traditional family farm values with modern herd management for balanced development. Their open barn layout and rotational grazing system aim to enhance animal welfare and pasture health year-round.