N Bar E Chianinas

N Bar E Chianinas is a Chianina cattle breeder in Bedford, IA, in Taylor County and southwest Iowa near Creston. It has been raising Chianina cattle for over 20 years under American Chianina Association guidelines, and its herd health program includes annual vet checks and genetic testing. Nutrition is based on high-quality forage with mineral supplementation, and calves are born and reared on pasture with attention to gentle handling and social grouping. The farm’s rolling pastures and sturdy barns provide a calm environment year-round.

Their cattle have placed well at the Iowa State Fair and regional exhibitions. John Ernst and Noll Ernst draw on multi-generation farm experience to maintain consistent care and animal welfare. They practice rotational grazing to support soil health and forage diversity. The herd is registered with the American Chianina Association, and pedigrees are available for performance records.