History, breeding, genetics, performance, and the practical decisions that shape useful Highland cattle.
Our articles explore where Highland cattle came from, how the breed’s working qualities developed, and how objective information can help breeders preserve those qualities while meeting present-day expectations.
Explore how genomic testing, ultrasound measurements, pedigrees, and practical selection can inform Highland cattle breeding decisions. View the presentation or download the slides as a PDF.
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Scottish Highland droving and the post–Civil War American cattle trails developed independently, yet both industries found remarkably similar answers to the problems of land, distance, transportation, and value.
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Compare the Breeding Analytics projection for J Bar T’s Anna × STR Maverick with the later Igenity results of their son, J Bar T’s DunSmoke.
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How visual evaluation, pedigree, genomic testing, ultrasound measurements, and breeder judgment can work together in Highland cattle selection.
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