The Philosophy Behind Calm-Temperament Angus Cattle

At the heart of this new initiative is a belief that disposition isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s critical for herd health, handler safety, and long-term productivity.

Deluisio Angus, based in Bell Township, Pennsylvania, raises their herd with regenerative farming principles and daily human interaction. Each calf is touched, led, and socialized regularly from a young age. By six months, they’re calm on pasture, and tolerant of being handled on the legs, belly, and head. This is not industry standard. This is a shift.

In the press release, founder Cody Deluisio was quoted as saying:

We believe calm cattle are more productive, easier to manage, and safer for everyone involved. We don’t chase our animals with ATVs; we raise them hands-on, quietly, and intentionally.”

This philosophy is echoed throughout the new breeding program, which began by selecting AI sires based on both genetic performance and their daughters’ known temperament scores. Over the next decade, the program plans to expand through private treaty sales and direct consumer engagement.

Immediate Media Reach and SEO Impact

The original press release was distributed on EIN Presswire and received widespread pickup. You can view the original in multiple formats:

Additionally, it was distributed to over 100 media outlets including:

AP News: Link
Benzinga: Link
Canadian Agriculture Times: Link
WTAJ CBS 10: Link
Yahoo News: Link
Bing News: Link
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This press coverage wasn’t accidental. It was the result of a deliberate strategy to highlight the benefits of low-stress cattle handling and the value of temperament in breeding.

More Than Buzz: Why Calm Cattle Matter

Aggressive or jumpy cattle can injure handlers, damage facilities, and stress the herd. Studies consistently show that calm cattle:

Gain weight more efficiently
Perform better in breeding and AI protocols
Experience fewer injuries and illnesses
Yield higher quality carcasses

Yet the industry has historically placed more weight on weaning weights, EPDs, or frame scores — ignoring the temperament gene. Deluisio Angus is setting out to change that.

A Look at the Herd

The herd at Deluisio Angus is small but growing, with calves scored 1–10 on a disposition scale. Animals under 7 are culled from the breeding program. Instead of massive expansions or commercial feedlots, the program’s foundation is private treaty relationships and quality over quantity.

Many of the calves come from top-tier sires like Beal Breakthrough, chosen for disposition and maternal value. Daughters are managed on pasture and supplemented as needed to maintain condition and promote fertility.

All calves are halter-broke, leg-tolerant, and used to quiet human contact — creating a new industry benchmark.

The National Reaction: Media Reprints and Engagement

The press release was picked up by dozens of media sources including:

With hundreds of syndicated appearances, the article has provided an SEO boost to Deluisio Angus, generating backlinks, improving brand recognition, and growing interest in their cattle operation.

What’s Next for Deluisio Angus

The program has aggressive goals:

2–4 bulls sold privately in 2027
Gradual expansion of female offerings by 2028–2029
Full registration, genomic testing, and temperament scoring on all breeding stock

All of this is being done with an eye toward integrity, rural revitalization, and transparency.

Join the Mission

Deluisio Angus is proving that small-scale regenerative operations can have a big impact. Their work is rooted in calm cattle, strong genetics, and a belief that good farming begins with good stewardship.

You can follow updates from Deluisio Angus and explore the full list of press mentions at:

This is just the beginning of a new chapter — one where temperament is prioritized, and producers have a new model for raising healthy, ethical, high-performing cattle.

Stay tuned for updates and breeding availability at deluisioangus.com.

This article is part of our ongoing transparency effort at Deluisio Angus. We believe in informed customers, ethical farming, and full visibility into how our operation works.