Even older bulls tend to be calm and easy-going. Birth weights of 50-75 pounds, the calves' moderate bone structure and slim conformation along with the cow's wide pelvic structure reduce calving problems such as caesarean and prolapse. Cows display high fertility and regularity of calving. Highland bulls are aggressive as herd sires. Highland milk is high in butterfat, producing vigorous calves with steady weight gains.
Cows have superior udder quality and small teats.
Their horns provide predator protection. Mature Highland cows average 900-1200 pounds. It is not unusual to have a 17-19 year old cow producing calves. Your beef operation's future might depend on a breed from the past. . . These long-lived, disease resistant cows convert poor quality forage into the highest quality, low fat, low cholesterol beef product in the world.