Bluestone Ranch

Bluestone Ranch, Scottish Highland cattle, SE Sawyer, ND, in the Northern Plains near Minot. Leif Anderson has been breeding Scottish Highland cattle for more than a decade with membership in the American Highland Cattle Association and routine health testing through accredited veterinarians and genetic screening. The herd grazes on rotational pastures and spends time in a straw-bedded barn for winter comfort, with young animals socialized through daily handling.

Breeding decisions focus on sound structure and temperament, and records show offspring thriving in small farms as well as conservation herds across the region. Bluestone Ranch began on a former homestead in the early 2000s and has grown under careful attention to soil health and forage diversity. Visitors often note the cattle's gentle nature and dense coats suited to the region's climate. Anderson participates in regional agricultural fairs and soil conservation workshops.