Bkp Farms & Equipment, LLC

Bkp Farms & Equipment, LLC is a breeder of Scottish Highland cattle in N. Hillsdale, IL, in northwestern Illinois near Davenport. With over a decade of experience, Brian Plumb follows breed association guidelines, conducts regular health screenings for calving ease and bovine respiratory health, and maintains a routine hoof trimming and parasite control program. The cattle graze on carefully managed pastures under a strict rotation schedule, enjoy daily pasture turnout and hands-on socialization, and spend each winter in a straw-bedded barn adjacent to the farm workshop.

Visitors often note the farm’s commitment to low-stress handling and transparent record keeping during open farm days where health certificates are available. Known for gentle temperaments and distinctive long hair, these cattle benefit from selective breeding that emphasizes adaptability to local conditions. This family operation blends practical equipment expertise with traditional husbandry to sustain a personal approach to breeding.