Schulte Cattle Co

Schulte Cattle Co raises Chianina cattle in Odebolt, IA, serving western Iowa near Sioux City. Klint and Larry Schulte have specialized in these gentle giants for more than twenty years, affiliating with national herd associations and conducting annual veterinary evaluations to uphold breed standards.

The cattle graze on rotating pastures rich in native grasses and access matted shelters year-round on the family’s central Iowa farm, ensuring comfort through seasonal shifts. Early handling routines focus on calm groundwork, with young calves socialized around equipment and people before joining the main herd.

Their bloodlines trace back to foundation animals brought from Tuscany, and several cows have garnered class wins at regional livestock exhibitions for stature and soundness. Visitors note the family’s detailed records and willingness to discuss herd health protocols, which supports transparency in every stage of development. A tradition of careful breeding and pasture-based care has shaped a program that values temperament as much as physical conformation.