Norbert Skees

Norbert Skees is a Chianina breeder in Hodgenville, KY, serving LaRue County and the Bluegrass region near Louisville and beyond. He has over ten years of experience working with Chianina cattle, holds membership in regional cattle associations, and follows industry-standard health testing and registry practices. His cattle are raised on rotational pasture with varied forage species and receive daily handling to support calm temperaments and early socialization.

On his family-run farm, each animal benefits from personalized care, weather-protected shelters, and balanced spring, summer, and fall hay supplementation. Vaccinations and nutritional plans are tailored to each animal’s growth stage and activity level. The farm’s barn and grazing fields are rotated to encourage healthy pastures. He maintains a modest herd size to allow close health monitoring, collaborates with local extension agents, and breeding decisions are guided by conformation goals and temperament assessments.