The American Highland Cattle Association (AHCA) advocates breeding for high quality genetics and long term sustainability of the breed. This book will also make a great reference tool for you as questions arise during your cattle ownership, as they often do for us still! We are always learning something new.ĭue to Highlands' short stature people often misclassify them as minitature when compared to traditional beef or dairy cattle which can be extremely tall. So much with animal care and cost is about prevention and that comes from knowledge. If you are thinking of adding cattle to your life, we highly encourage you to purchase a basic care book off of Amazon or your local stores to give you a good basis to start. Cattle are LARGE animals and despite the images floating around social media, highland cattle are still cattle.they deserve respect as larger livestock and the training, care, diet and management involved with keeping them. We do not require prior cattle ownership prior to purchasing with us, but we do require a basic knowledge foundation in cattle and their care to better aid you and the animal in a successful life together. All calves are kept with their mothers and we do NOT bottle feed unless a calf has been rejected by a first-time mother, etc. >Red may be the primary color they're known for, but Highlands come in a multitude of colors, including Dun, Brindle, Black, Silver, White, Yellow and Blonde.Ĭalves require a non-refundable deposit to hold them prior to their weaning and going to their new home. This model of tight, rotational grazing has been found by sustainable and restorative agriculture experts to be a healthier fit for soil ecology, pasture management and a more sustainable way of keeping livestock. They are efficient grazers and move in the traditional tight-packed group as a herd while grazing, instead of the spread out single-animal grazing so many other breeds have been selectively bred for by humans. >Highly feed efficient, Highlands require less food to maintain their body mass, heat, energy and performance. Many today also enjoy them as pasture companions much like keeping a family horse on a larger pasture. Meaning, they can be utilized for meat and dairy use. >Highlands are considered a 'dual purpose' cattle breed. What this means to us is two things invest wisely in which animals you add to your herd as they will be your foundation stock for many years, and when you commit to a highland keep in mind you are committing to a longer-lived animal who will need feeding, care and your commitment to them. Not only do these cattle as a breed outlive many other breeds, but they are healthy and robust to successfully produce for nearly two decades of calves. >Highlands can live well into their 20's! In fact, many respected breeders receive calves from cows in their early 20's.
It is not recommended to remove the horns on a Highland. Highlands will also use their horns as an extension of themselves much like a tool to not only scratch their backs, but push away, bring closer or even pull things into their reach. >An animal's horns are its temperature regulator, helping it cool off on hot days. They will stand soon after birth and their eyes are open after their entry to the world. >Like most mammals, calves are born covered in hair. >Female & male Highland Cattle both have horns
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