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Robyn Johnson and Wendy Riffel raise Scottish highland cattle in Plummer, Idaho, in the Idaho panhandle near Coeur d’Alene. They have bred these hardy cattle for more than a decade and maintain membership in the American Highland Cattle Association, with annual health screenings for common genetic conditions. They emphasize low-stress handling and pasture-based nutrition to support health and longevity. Their herd grazes on rotational pasture seeded with native grasses and wildflowers, and calves receive daily socialization from an early age to promote calm temperaments. Housing includes well-ventilated barns and open shelters for seasonal storms, and all animals have constant access to fresh water and mineral supplements.

Several of their cattle trace lineage to prized Scottish bloodlines, and the farm welcomes local schools for hands-on agricultural demonstrations. Visitors often comment on the cattle’s gentle nature and the owners’ transparent approach to animal welfare.