Briar Ridge Farm

Briar Ridge Farm, Scottish Highland cattle, Mt. Horeb, WI, serves Dane County and the Driftless Area near Madison. Brent Radke has managed the farm for over a decade, maintaining registrations with major cattle associations and following recommended health-testing protocols. Calves are born and reared in open barn settings with daily pasture turnout, and early socialization is part of their routine.

The farm’s low-stress handling methods reflect a commitment to animal welfare and pasture health. Winter housing in sturdy timber barns offers shelter and straw bedding to keep animals comfortable through cold months. Each year brings a small number of gentle, horn-handled cattle well suited to family operations or small-scale beef producers. Brent Radke emphasizes rotational grazing to maintain pasture biodiversity and reduce environmental impact. The rolling hills and limestone soils of the property support lush forage that shapes the distinctive character of their animals.