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Future of the Breed

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If you explore the benefits of breeding Highland Cattle, you discover that they thrive on poor pasture, improve the grazing and benefit the environment. You will read studies from America and the UK that demonstrate that Highland Beef is much lower in fat and cholesterol content than other cattle breeds, so lean that you can compare it with chicken and fish! It soon becomes apparent that the potential Highlanders offer in today's quest for helping not only ourselves, but also our planet, to a healthier future is completely under estimated.

A calfIt is a testament to the Highland Cattle Society and those dedicated breeders who, over many years, have worked to preserve the integrity and purity of this rare breed has resulted in a worldwide appreciation and love for Highlanders. As their popularity grows worldwide, future generations will benefit from this wonderful animal’s extraordinary beneficial qualities.

As future research emerges it will surely prove that there are still yet more benefits to be gained from raising Highlanders. It is reassuring that this incredible and beautiful breed will become more popular and spread its influence wider still in an ever appreciative World.

Highland Cattle



A picture of a Highland Cow

Breed Characteristics
The standards for the perfect Highlander as stated by the Highland Cattle Society of Scotland in 1884.

Organic Farming
Killochries Fold farms 380 Ha of organic land with full organic status for both land and cattle.

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