Taylee Velasquez

Taylee Velasquez, Chianina cattle, Bloomfield, NM, raises a small herd in San Juan County and the Four Corners near Farmington. She has been working with Chianina bloodlines for over a decade through National Chianina Breeders membership and regular herd evaluations.

Animals graze rotationally on cactus-tolerant red clay pasture, and calves are handled gently from birth to encourage early socialization. Bulls and heifers undergo routine fertility checks, structural assessments and DNA profiling before joining the breeding pen.

The farmstead blends traditional ranch methods with tested health protocols, including strategic vaccinations and mineral supplementation. Two herd sires have posted consistent daily gains over 3 pounds during weaning trials at local extension sites. Owners often remark on calm temperaments and adaptability when integrating these cattle into varied ranch environments. Natural weaning preserves mother-calf contact to support udder health and steady weight gain through seasonal forage changes on these high-desert rangelands.