Heritage Highland Cattle Breed Has Value for Today's Producers

Highland cattle have about half the rate of gain as Angus and are generally finished around two years of age. But they fit a specialty niche where people are willing to pay more for the mostly forage-raised beef.

Highland Cattle Standards - Elm Hollow Farm

ALBC Newsletter: Highland Cattle, a Conservation Success

Highland Cattle Standards - Elm Hollow Farm

Mooo! Fun Facts about Irish and Scottish Cows

Stock photo of Highland cow, part of a conservation program using rare domestic breeds to. Available for sale on

Heartland Highland Cattle Association - Highland Breed Standards

The Highland Breed — Highland Cattle Society

Heritage Cattle Breeds for the Small Farm - Grit

Classifying Cattle Breeds: Paradigm – Homestead on the Range