How This Scottish Breed Outperforms Modern Breeds

[@CDewayne7]

I love your program with the intensive rotational grazing the Highlands. Thank you, great information.

[@jimmyjohnstone7258]

We here in Scotland bred these cattle to suit our conditions. It is cool, wet and there is poor soil on high ground. These hardy cattle were bred to survive and produce meat for those living on marginal land. It is not surprising that the breed does well on your farming system of no external fertiliser, grass and hay.

[@brother1ray]

Did we breed them, or are they indigenous and able to survive without human help? REsearch shows that they are a wild and ingenous breed of cattle that was likely in these islands before Humans arrived here after the last Ice Age...............I thinl they were here before us, and need us very little.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

I wish you well on your farm/ranch/homestead. You are trying to do everything right and survive with your family. May "HE" always watch over you and your's. Thanks for sharing.

[@sisken12]

Very impressed with the Highland cattle. If I were raising cattle 🐮, this is definitely the breed I would choose. More bang for the buck all the way around.

[@GuineaPig361]

And they're adorable, too.

[@titan133760]

@@GuineaPig361 Not to mention they are often calm thanks to clear social structure amongst each other

[@fionajane56]

They are marvelous cattle, I think as more people look into growing their own grass fed beef, Highland will have to become more in demand. Excellent information. The milk fat is astonishing! Industrial agriculture is not sustainable. I bred purebred Shorthorn cattle geared toward modern commercial agriculture, I have an Agriculture Management degree, but you have to be blind to think the way we feed and raise beef or most food commodities is either healthy or sustainable. My observations over my years ranching made me realize how much trouble the cattle industry is in. This was an excellent vlog and thank you, you help explain to people better options to raise animals.

[@motosnape]

Interesting post, Fiona. It’s true that commercial beef production (and meat in general) needs to be looked at properly, and this is true of everywhere, not just the US. Good news is that the US model (which seems to be the worst in terms of intensiveness) isn’t universal, the American associations just need to be open to looking abroad for ideas and implementing them.👍

[@jeffjefferson3364]

What are your issues with intensive feeding exactly?

[@swg8841]

Fiona C c

[@AlbertKel]

Small scale farming is not sustainable, except if you think that meat is only for the rich in the western world...

[@shaulinmehmeti4755]

Hi, Is there milk A2 ? And would they do well in hot weather?

[@colinsandford4500]

It is good that you are keeping the gene pool going. Fashions change and I would not be surprised if the grass fed animals come back as mainstream over the next couple of decades as grain becomes more expensive.

[@kierangoddard2198]

Yes, the collective name for Highland Cattle is a Fold, never a herd because they cannot be herded. Here in Scotland, they were gathered into a Fold at night. Furthermore, they should not be kept in a barn for the reasons you mentioned. They are an outdoor animal.

[@kierangoddard2198]

No. That’s from Aberdeen Angus cattle.

[@tracischeelk29]

Would you elaborate, please? I'm not a farmer, but am working to raise money for land, and will be raising these cattle. I intend to move the cattle to new areas of grazing. What is the size of a fold limit? What do you mean that they cannot be "herded". I also intend to get dogs for protection of the cattle and to help with rounding them up to move. I"m a single woman with not much strength. I have neuro-musclular damage, but am going to make it work. I want to do this badly. Can the dogs and or horses not help herd them? I just love these cattle too. They are so beautiful and friendly. They remind me of my roots. I am German and Norwegian. It's what I picture my ancestors grew up with in the mountains of Europe. :) My father was 100% Norwegian, and mom is 100% German, with both only being second generation Americans. Thank you.

[@tracischeelk29]

@Wade Stanton Thank you, Wade! No, I wasn't aware of the resources or history and the rest. Wonderful info. I'm only 55 now, though perhaps I'll be driving cattle until I am 90! :) Who would have thought? I liked the idea of cattle for the last two weeks upon learning and considering, but LOVE the Highland Cattle. It makes perfect sense that there were huge herds and that they can be driven. I thought about the difference between folds and herds after I posted my comment. I wondered if the folds are smaller "communites" which they gather in vs massive herds. It appears to me that most all animals do the work intended, and that most should be low-labor intensive. I'll soon find out as I learn more. I'll have dogs for herding and protecting, though I'd like to think I'm a natural at being a good herder myself! :) I apprecaite that you took the time to share your knowledge and resources. God bless you.

[@tracischeelk29]

@Wade Stanton Wade, thank you so much! This is a wonderful idea, not only to expand the farm, but to save the animals. I am very happy for your suggestion and will be sure to use it not just once, but to continue watching to help out. I recall a few times hearing of some having to find a home for animals they couldn't keep because of financial hardship. This too is sad. I surely will remember and do this. I do make friends easily. I can also help connect other people with land with animals as I find them. This helps them be self-sustaining, and they will already have the farm land. I love this idea very much. I apprecaite you being so kind again. I'm targeting about one year before I purchase land in Missouri. Feel free to contact me if I can be of help or someone needs homes for their animals. [e-mail]

[@kimberleebell98]

Traci Scheelk , can you rent land ?

[@jgp6711]

I live in Central Texas. My highlands thrive here. I echo your comments about quality and productivity. These animals are easy on the land and have a very cosmopolitan diet. I also have some highland/hereford crosses, and they demonstrate the FI cross vigor that you discussed. These crosses are also very gentle and easy to socialize. If anyone is considering adding cattle to their property, remember that cattle - all breeds - need socialization to reduce any danger from fear reaction. There is no such thing as a 1000 pund pet. Keep up the good work.

[@sunnybelisle4007]

Simeon, I was raised in a farming/ranching environment/family in Northern California, so I greatly appreciate all that you're doing to keep your farm and livestock pure and natural. Thank you for sharing your homesteading ways with us. Blessings. :-D

[@oneproudnana3315]

I am not a cattle farmer and I found the video interesting. You didn't mention how beautiful they are. I really enjoy watching them through your videos. Hope you can keep on raising them.

[@BubbleNova1991]

Could you do a video where you show the beef once it has been processed? I'd personally like to see the marbling/quality from these cows!

[@jgamer2228]

I shouldn’t have read this comment hungry because now I want to see it as well

[@marencruickshank]

I want to see too

[@gardenlady1293]

They are so beautiful. Watching them on your channel is like seeing a living cave painting. As a hand spinner, I should tell you that you could spin the undercoat when they shed it in the spring. I expect it would be like quivit or cashmere. Thank you so much for sharing videos of these amazing cows.

[@kathybluxome5514]

Thank you for introducing the Highland Cattle breed! I have admired them for years!

[@duskydon]

I see other homesteaders use chickens to reduce the Bot fly larva in the manure. When I was a boy 1956 my uncle had a Galloway bull calf and several registered Galloway cows. In the 1940's (before I was born)he kept a small heard of Highland cattle. The Galloway would find grass even under a couple of feet of snow. The bull calf was very friendly and I helped carry milk to him many times. My uncle liked the Galloway because they would rustle food in the snow.

[@robinjameshartley7673]

I am just about to begin restoring a Scottish croft, and am strongly considering a few head of highlands. I thoroughly enjoyed this video, and I think this will my new favourite channel. Many thanks and all the best to you and your homestead, you seem like a great guy living a great life.

[@debbieselbe104]

It was by total accident that I bought Highlander heifers but after your video, I feel so blessed and guided by a higher power to have directed to this added blessing of our little Colorado USA farm...Thank you! and your baby is adorable in the video

[@Aidass86]

You can't say it without smiling, that says a lot. Respect brother

[@gkiferonhs]

You being able to keep an eye on your son, each cow, the camera, the lighting and keeping up an intelligible, instructive presentation shows me you would have made a good classroom teacher. Good job!

[@anpo6716]

So darling, the little boy background music!

[@jennaveve1612]

I appreciate the docility of the Fold. Your child so at ease about the cattle was a joy.

[@alanmumford8806]

Simeon, your passion as a thinking farmer is infectious. More power to you.

[@patriciakavanaugh5300]

I have always loved the highland breed for just the reasons you gave. Lovely cattle and awesome meat productivity. Thank you for the information about cross-breeding with the Galloway. I might do that with my next breeding. Much love to you and your family.

[@dj_ath]

Patricia Kavanaugh I'm new and getting into cattle. I want to raise my own meat. If I were to cross the breed would you use the Galloway as the mother for easy birth on cross breeding with the highland?

[@VaxtorT]

You just helped me make up my mind. Thank you so much from Northern Maine, USA.

[@janetvargas2557]

Thank you for doing this and highlighting the wonderful Highland cattle breed and share some deeper understanding with the general public. Much luck and happiness!

[@lyndacompton1846]

Loved your information I don't have cattle live in the suburbs but always interested in this kind of information thank you

[@mitche499]

Your video was very interesting Simeon, thank you. I do not raise cattle and still found the facts about your breed of cattle informative and interesting, because we see them in your videos. They are a beautiful breed and seem gentle around people. I like how you raise your food, all in a healthy lifestyle for feeding your family. God Bless. :-)

[@josiejohnson8201]

Fully agree with you on this. The current farming method is not sustainable in the long run. So refreshing to see people such as yourself going back to the old, tried and true, ways. Keep up the good work. :-)

[@bonniestaley3449]

I plan one day in the future to raise Highland cattle and I appreciate your honesty and information that I needed. Thank you so much and carry on ! Stay the coarse!

[@mamabear8590]

Thank You for the time spent and knowledge of this video.

[@joevalentine5681]

We have a small fold of highland cattle and cannot agree with you more on the strengths and wonderful characteristics this breed has develooed over the centuries. Keep up the good word on this amazing cattle breed!

[@51spring]

I found this very interesting. You were clear and concise and made me understand your choices.

[@jackiebinns6205]

Ive had to benge watch your videos, once i started i had to keep going and going and going ! Im so happy your sharing your wisdom and family with us thru out the world !! Bravo !! From Nebraska USA ❤❤

[@sophialopez8024]

Thank you for this video, and you are an excellent father; live long and prosper!

[@greymanzink6118]

Grandpa raised register Polled Hereford, dad raised Holstein-Angus cross, I didn't raise any. Kind of hard when you live in town. I had an uncle that raised a French breed that were more like pets. The Highland and Galloway breeds are intriguing for there hardiness. From what I have seen, you picked the right breed for your locality. Don't listen to all the nay-sayers, go with you gut and research.

[@bebepoppy1604]

Thank you! Good job, you are very honorable and intentional.

[@Dawnybros]

I see Highland cattle near where I live in Wales. They are beautiful. I never see their meat for sale unfortunately. I wish you every success.

[@TheFarmacySeedsNetwork]

I am 100% on board with how you view it all.. Excellent video, explanation and discussion! I love hearing them calling in the background and seeing them come up to you. Keep up the awesome work!

[@davekellar9049]

It was fun watching you take care of your kid.

[@catherinefunderburg3535]

This was great. I will be showing portions of it to my class as we are studying adaptation and you did a great job

[@michaelowen1750]

I am so glad to see facts on a breed of cattle that fits where they are being raised and consumed... Thank you for taking the time to educate the world!

[@johnmaclagan2263]

Thank you sir for promoting and education on the highland coo

[@kerryseabrook2438]

THANK YOU FOR THIS GREAT VIDEO! I LIVE IN NORTHERN ONTARIO, CANADA. CURRENTLY, WE ARE BREEDING A PUREBRED HIGHLAND BULL TO OUR BELTED GALLOWAY COWS. THE FIRST CALVES OF THIS CROSS ARE DUE IN A FEW MONTHS. PRIOR TO THIS, I BRED A BLACK ANGUS BULL TO HIGHLAND COWS, AND I WAS VERY IMPRESSED WITH THE HYBRID VIGOR, AND EXCELLENT QUALITY OF THOSE CALVES.

[@thinkinoutloud.1]

Very beautiful cattle. They seem kind and friendly as well.

[@lindaglendenning8332]

Your cattle are so friendly, clean and comfortable, very impressive❗️

[@onewhitestone]

Here in upstate NY we have many people who raise Highland cattle. They are beautiful animals with all the hair and horns. I have eaten them and find them very good.

[@ThyDrunkenSailor]

Headly Lemar where at? I live in NY. I’d love to know :)))

[@onewhitestone]

@@ThyDrunkenSailor there is a small herd in the town of Conesville in the southern part of Schoharie Co. The farm is on Potter Mt road. There are about 12 beasties there. The farmer is OK with people coming and looking at them. I am not sure where you can buy the meat, I had a friend who raised them for meat so I got mine from him. He is no longer raising cattle. Hope this helps let me know if you need more info.

[@ladykatza]

I just want to keep Highland Cattle as pets because they are so darn cute. Everything else is gravy. Thank you for the information.

[@bloodhoundgang1642]

Spoken with real passion . Best of luck Sir ..👍

[@brendaroupp9077]

hi I'm from the MOUNTENS of Pa. Up on the border of PA. / NY. my older broth has 1 bull and 3 cows of the HIGH LANDERS and we love them.. and he had 3 nice little babies this summer.. a vary nice cow breed..

[@mountainviews5025]

I'm so sorry I couldn't hear most of what you said in this video because of your wonderful child tried concentrating really hard but couldn't we so would love for you to do this again please we take in all of your input we learn so very much from you and we thank you and like always thumbs up my friend

[@truditryggvason8510]

love your channel, keep up the good work guys!!!

[@andjmarn1485]

Thx Simone for sharing Allways enjoy u'r video's

[@davidswanson640]

I enjoy learning about various minor breeds of livestock.

[@lkhfun6575]

Thanks for going over this again. This breed is at the top of my wish list for a future farm.

[@tammyhanson7843]

Stay strong Simeon with your choice, we do what we can with those choices. If this breed works rod you you need to stick with it. Much love from America 🦋💜

[@kerryl4031]

Did enjoy. I love Highlands anyway. Very interesting videos, so have subscribed. Thank you.

[@decolonizeEverywhere]

Thank you so much for this. I just love these wee besties! Lol I had a neighbor who raised highland cows in the fields above our homestead. One was an escape artist and we would find him in our side yard, quietly munching on apples or berries or whatever happened to be ripe. He came so many times that the kids named him Marco Polo! They really are perfect all around animals and in northeastern US they thrive in winters that other breeds don't. We pay top dollar to buy that quality of meat at farmers markets and specialty butchers because they just aren't popular with the farmers for the same reasons you mentioned. A shame.

[@afrobengali1]

I like your passion for cattle farming

[@scratchgolfer12]

I LOVE this video! I have great admiration for you and your standards. Never been on an industrial cattle farm just heard of them. My grandparents and Uncles always raised cattle, horses, pigs and chickens. Four legged animals raised on pasture grasses, no grain or antibiotics. They raised Charolais and Herefords. Hereford had hard time birthing but great beef. Charolais were great mothers. Brenda in N Texas, USA

[@HeavyMetalPedal]

Scottish Highland are majestic creatures & funny characters. I have Scottish Highland and Belted Galloway cattle. Wonderful, hardy cattle with a survival gene like no other. Tough animals I've learned since my first 3 in 2005. Cheers from Upstate New York!

[@jakecynthiaray8985]

What a fantastic and helpful rundown of this breed. Thank you somuch!

[@onassignment1]

Very informative, Simeon. Thank you for your dedication to your family, your farming vision and your willingness to share with the world. God bless you and your family.

[@mmsanocki]

I'm not ready to have cows yet, but was happy to see we have this breed in the US in Minnesota. I'm learning all I can and hoping to someday have a few. Thank you for your videos.

[@patbootie9552]

I find it very interesting. Thank you so much for your time educating us.

[@jamesalanstephensmith7930]

Very informative! I will use these on my permaculture farm!

[@jphillipsf]

Thanks for the input and shared knowledge man, really liking your videos. Keep em coming.

[@amyjones1226]

Love this!! Definitely looking at the highlands now for my personal milk production.

[@shellinearmstrong7177]

Very interesting and informative. You did a good job, Simeon.

[@junehigham2742]

Love you, your show, your outlook, and your presentations.

[@ivylady13]

Wow, thank you so much for this video. Loved the info and your enthusiasm.

[@npickard4218]

First time watching this channel GREAT. I raise a few dairy goats but have been considering the Highland Cattle since I visited Scotland (I'm in the USA.)

[@adelalukacova7982]

I am falling in love more and more with scotland highland cattles since the time when Sally was a star. Actually I have never known about this breed before watching your channel, so thank you for your present. Your wife is American and I see the future of this breed in Alaska. Simeon you have metioned that your agriculture studies just despised with this breed. I hope in some next video we will see the history of who and when turned you to into HC. :-)

[@dndnny]

Amazing piece of information. It's very valuable. I hope to get myself and my family into this lifestyle one day.

[@meatmilker]

Thank you! !! I recently purchased 3 white GALLOWAY cows.....I'm glad to here I chose the right breed! !! Maybe a HIGHLAND bull..?

[@jeansooter2420]

It's so cute hearing your child in the background he's just having a he or she I don't know but is having a good old time out there with Dad

[@JW-YT]

I live in Scotland and never knew this, thanks for the information

[@caseymcclellan4221]

I was already sold on Highland Cattle. But thanks for the information. Very good to get some statistics.

[@thebiggeek8057]

Love your videos, my wife and I are going to start at fold in the next 2 years, and I have learned a lot from you. Thanks so much.

[@arclat361]

We need to talk! Very deep going info! Thanks!

[@MJ-pc3ry]

So informative and interesting. Definitely answered some of my questions. Thank you Simeon 🇨🇦❤

[@eMrSKgold]

- Aloha 🌺 from Hawaii - so healing to watch your channel!

[@bennystropicalswimmigwolf8691]

Loved your information Simeon Excellent video! I love highland cattle Safe Travels 👣 👣

[@tessjones5987]

Fascinating. Thanks.

[@bkerchev]

Your viewpoint and facts are interesting and reflect your knowledge and care of the Highland cattle. Keep doing what you feel is best. I'm a new subscriber but what you are doing appears successful. Industry has it's place but the earth could use more farmers like you.

[@mjadams3731]

Thankful and appreciative for all the videos you and your family produce which help to spread good news in agriculture, animal husbandry and forestry management. Praying you can continue to be able to practice and to show others that it can be done! Blessings for all your family......

[@Whistlewalk]

Found this very interesting. Thank you.

[@mrs.Italy.D]

Awe at one point I thought I heard your baby singing in the background! How sweet ♥️ I’m in the USA 🇺🇸 I’ve been trying to learn all I can on these majestic animals. Thank you for All this great information 🙏 This would be my first cow purchase I don’t have much acreage but enough to put one on to get started for now!

[@bennybodash855]

I loved your video. Great wisdom, thank you!

[@yeenosaur2620]

Those are very beautiful cows. Just wanted to say that.

[@dorianchriste8645]

I am a new viewer. Your video shows how Highlands are ancient healthy survivors, ideal quality dairy & meat cattle, and naturally beautiful. They are superior to modern cattle by far. Thank you for this informative video on Highland cattle.

[@jeansooter2420]

I want to send your video to to my grass-fed farmer because I think he would be very interested in the cows you have and and you know you never know he could get a different breed here but I know he will be really interested in listening to this.

[@andrewalker2291]

Great video, very interesting. Done the natural way. Bravo my good man.

[@OBRfarm]

Awesome! Thanks for your vids man! This is great. Going to try to find some in my area.

[@EvandMo]

Thanks for your time and effort!

[@malkaringel7864]

Such an informative and interesting 🎥. Thanks

[@belfast479]

Thanx for sharing. Very interesting. Beautiful animals.

[@caseyscattle]

Our farm has over 80 head of Highland cattle and I couldn't imagine owning any other breed. We raise them for beef and breeding and have come to learn that not only us but multiple people we have sold beef to prefer their beef over Angus or Hereford. Not only do they do better physically but their personality is just outstanding.

[@poolfield2]

I really enjoyed listening to that presentation. I live in the countryside and buy my beef from the farm across the road that are entirely grass/hay fed, they are Gloucester Cattle and very suited to our climate (I live in Gloucestershire). Just a little way towards our nearest town there are Highland Cattle that are being used to maintain an area as a nature reserve, I’ve always been fascinated by them.

[@aprilgarrahan3245]

I am really grateful for this video thank you Simeon

[@STRThermal]

I’m from Alabama but Scottish by heritage. I fell in love with this breed after a trip to Scotland. My goal for the near future is to start my own homestead and I’m definitely looking at the option of having a small highland cattle herd.

[@vickiesmith9597]

RIGHT ON!!!We have highland plus dexter, galloway, mini herford, lowline & cross breeds of all,all on rough pasture & hay, tough cattle -30 c winter(Cda.) only run in sheds for shelter,in these times these are the cows to have.

[@pamelaarescurrinaga3295]

Good, informative video. Thank you