Highland
Cattle are an ancient
breed, having lived for
centuries in the rugged
Highlands of Scotland.
In these extremely harsh
conditions only the hardiest
and most adaptable animals
prospered and survived
to produce the breed we
know today. The British
Royal family recognizes
Highland beef as the finest available
and maintains a large herd at Balmoral
Castle, near Bremar, Scotland. Scottish
Highland cattle are the oldest registered
breed with the first herd book established
in 1884.
Early
American cattlemen
recognized the natural
qualities of the Highland
and imported them in late 19th century
to improve the blood
lines of their herds.
Purebred Highlands
require little in
the way of shelter,
feed supplements,
or expensive grains
to achieve and maintain
good health and fitness.
They thrive in less
than ideal pasture,
producing naturally
lean and tender beef
without the aid of
growth stimulants
or hormones. Additionally,
their long hair insulates
them in cold weather,
reducing outside waste
fat.
Today's
Highland rancher
produces a disease
and stress resistant
breed.
Highland cows are
long lived animals
and have little difficulty
calving, even at an
advanced age. For
over 20 years Scottish
Highland and Highland
crosses have been
graded in the top
of their respective
classes at the prestigious
National Western
Stock Show in Denver,
Colorado.
M3
Ranch
Bob & Arra
Mae Matheison - Owners
Ronnie & Tina
Lee - Managers
750
Ranch Rd. Clyde, NC
28721
(828) 627-9599