Ross M. Nelson

Ross M. Nelson breeds Chianina cattle in Salesville, Ohio, in southeastern Ohio near Columbus. He has been raising Chianina for several years on a small family farm and maintains registry with the American Chianina Association, ensuring every animal is health screened according to breed standards. The farm spans gently rolling fields along Frankfort Road and has been family owned since the mid-1990s, reflecting a commitment to land stewardship. All cattle graze rotationally on mixed grass pastures and receive daily handling to foster calm temperaments.

Calves spend spring and summer on lush paddocks before moving to a ventilated barn with mineral-supplemented hay through colder months. Veterinarians conduct routine herd health checks year-round and genetic testing to guard against common breed concerns. Nelson’s breeding program emphasizes structural soundness and efficient weight gain for producers seeking quality beef genetics, and judges at recent county fairs have noted the herd’s balanced conformation.