Trace Helser

Trace Helser raises Chianina cattle in Champion, NE, in the Nebraska Panhandle near Scottsbluff. He has been breeding Chianina cattle for more than a decade and maintains registration with the American Chianina Association, implementing periodic health screenings, fertility evaluations, and genetic testing to safeguard herd health.

His cattle graze on native grass pastures managed through rotational grazing, receive daily handling to encourage a calm temperament, and are sheltered in roomy barns equipped with fresh bedding and natural lighting during harsh weather. Every calf is introduced early to social settings, including 4-H clubs, educational farm visits and local fair exhibits, to build confidence, adaptability and positive human-animal bonds.

Trace Helser’s small-scale operation on his ranch established decades ago allows for individualized care and monitoring of each animal’s development from birth to weaning. Owners often comment on the gentle disposition, structural soundness and consistent weight gain that define Helser’s cattle, noting their suitability for both breeding programs and quality beef production.