Willow Springs Cattle Company

Willow Springs Cattle Company, Chianina cattle, Prairie Grove, AR, in northwest Arkansas near Fayetteville. Eric Walker participates in recognized breed registries, follows established health-testing protocols, and brings family-owned dedication to every season of the herd’s development. Calves stay with their dams for extended nursing to support immune development and a calm temperament in pasture conditions, with access to well-ventilated shelter during inclement weather. Willow Springs Cattle Company often exhibits at regional agricultural shows to highlight the breed’s structural soundness and gentle disposition.

They maintain pasture-based management across rolling fields, using rotational grazing to support land health and encourage diverse forage growth. Low-stress handling methods include early socialization with people, gentle halter training, and regular herd health check routines. Their balanced approach to heritage-line genetics and transparent record keeping appeals to both small-scale farmers and ranchers seeking consistency in growth rates, market weights, and temperament.