Michael D Bonnell

Michael D Bonnell breeds Chianina cattle in Columbus, IN, within Bartholomew County and the Southern Indiana region near Louisville. He has managed a family-run herd for over five years, maintaining detailed health records and following industry-recommended testing protocols.

His herd remains modest in size to ensure each animal receives dedicated attention and consistent handling. The farm spans pastureland and includes spacious barns, calving pens, and rotational grazing paddocks designed to support natural behaviors. Cattle graze through spring and summer on mixed grasses and receive mineral supplementation based on seasonal needs. Daily low-stress handling and early socialization aim to promote calm temperament and ease transitions to new environments.

He emphasizes sustainable grazing practices and balanced nutrition to support steady growth and reproductive health, and local veterinarians note the herd’s sound structural build and uniform frame typical of well-bred Chianina cattle. Attention to soil health and forage diversity rounds out a holistic approach to cattle well-being.