Aqua Ranch raise Highland Cattle in Palmerston North, New Zealand.
Highland cattle originated in the Highlands and West Coastal Islands of Scotland.
They are capable of surviving in the harshest of conditions and are idea for rugged hill country properties.
Through the long recorded history of highlands, breeders have taken great care to retain the original characteristics of these cattle. Highlands are a moderate size which means that they have 10% more carrying capacity than larger breeds.
They have a double coat of hair - a downy undercoat and a long outer coat which is well-oiled to shed rain and snow.
Highland cattle produce fine textured meat with good flavour and low levels of fat and cholesterol.
Many lifestyle block owners choose one of our highland cattle for a range of great reasons:
- Our breed of highland cattle make great, gentle pets
- Our highland cattle are simply beautiful animals
- They produce fine textured meat with good flavour and low levels of fat and cholesterol.