1593 Washington Rd.

James and Susan Carrick are Scottish Highland cattle breeders in New Hampshire and the Lakes Region near Manchester. They have been raising this heritage breed for several years and follow guidelines from the American Highland Cattle Association, including regular veterinary health checks and genetic screenings to support sound breeding. Their cattle graze across rotational pastures on a small family farm, and calves remain with their mothers until fully weaned to promote strong early development.

Calves and yearlings are handled daily for stockmanship training, ensuring a calm herd suited to small-scale sustainable agriculture. Soil health and forage diversity are maintained through pasture rotation without chemical inputs, reflecting the breeders’ focus on environmental responsibility. Their registered cattle consistently exhibit the breed’s signature double coat and robust frame, traits valued by both smallholders and heritage breed enthusiasts. Their long-standing approach to husbandry has appeared in regional agricultural publications for balancing traditional highland characteristics with modern welfare standards.