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Highland cattle are a majestic breed without equal. Their written history dates back many centuries in the highlands of Scotland which makes them one of the oldest known breeds of cattle. They are a 'natural' breed - they have not changed much over the centuries. The fact that we haven't messed with them overly gives rise to their most well known characteristics - ease of calving, docility, excellent quality beef and low maintenance. 

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Highland National Show (Bendigo - Saturday,18th May, 2013) A 'not to be missed event' in this years Highland calander. ♥ Beautiful cattle     ♥ Friendly breeders ♥ After-show lunch (& even a drop of 40 year old Black Bull whisky) The cream of the Highland cattle in Australia, all under one roof. Stay for the weekend & dinner - a signed copy of "A Keen Eye", by Una Flora Cochrane, will be auctioned on the night. The ABC of Starting with Highlands?   Everything from setting up your farm, to basic cattle care, to how to choose your first animals.

Semen For Sale Lord Montagu of Old Greenlaw (UK BE055400002) Available in: Australia Brogach 4th of Craigowmill (UK 5419891100406) Available in: Australia Samhach Buidhe of Bairnsley AI (AU 6,262) (USA 49,802) Available in: Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, South Africa, Russia, & some other countries

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Most people are attracted to Highland cattle because of their eye appeal (and why not!), but look beyond this and you will be pleasantly surprised.

 

Recently Added Pages

DEHORNING Highland Steers - How & Why
YARD & CRUSH DESIGN (What to consider for Highland cattle)
Online Herdbook Search Links
GRASS-FED BEEF (The Health Benefits)
HEAT SYNCHRONISATION in AI & ET Programs
"Highland Cattle Galore" by Una Flora Cochrane - Book Review
DNA Parentage verification
Prince wins Supreme Highland Exhibit at 2010 Australian National Show
HEAT DETECTION in Cattle (The key to success with AI)
EMBRYO TRANSFER (ET) - How to make it work for you
ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION (AI) - How to improve conception rates!
Sammy & Regan win 2009 National Show Double (Champion Bull & Cow)
Gaelic Names for Highland Calves 
FEET PROBLEMS in Highland Cattle
WEIGHT Estimation by Girth Circumference
Sammy wins Grand Champion Bull at 2008 National Show
COAT COLOUR GENETICS EXPLAINED - the current knowledge
HORNS - What shape should Highland horns be?
GESTATION CALENDER - What date should that cow calve?
CALVING - What's normal & what's not
Regan wins Grand Champion Female at the 2007 National Show
COAT COLOUR BASICS in Highland Cattle
COAT COLOURS IN CALVES
Mahogany Coat Colour (White Tips)
Highland Coat Colour Oddities
FRAME SCORE (Height) of Highland Cattle
Breaking in Cattle
Fullblood versus Pure or Graded-up Highland Cattle