Black Owl Ranch

Black Owl Ranch, Scottish Highland cattle, Rockholds, KY, tends heritage herd in Whitley County and the Cumberland Gap near Middlesboro. Its cattle receive routine veterinary care, including vaccinations, hoof trimming, and genetic screening to support healthy, well-tempered herds. Animals graze on open pastures with secure fencing and shaded shelters and are handled regularly to promote calm disposition before turnout. Nathan Von Uhl draws on family ranching traditions and regional heritage to guide thoughtful selection of breeding pairs for structural soundness and temperament.

A system of rotational grazing, seasonal forage planning, and soil monitoring helps maintain pasture health and environmental balance year-round. Calves typically stay with their mothers until natural weaning, fostering proper social development and resilience in herd dynamics. Local agriculture groups seek insights on the ranch’s practical, low-stress cattle handling methods and pasture management routines. Scottish Highland cattle are known for hardiness and gentle nature, traits evident throughout the herd from calves to mature cows and bulls.