Carter Farms

Carter Farms, Scottish Highland cattle, Westmoreland, TN, is nestled in Middle Tennessee near Nashville, where rolling pastures stretch across gentle hills. With more than a decade of dedicated breeding experience, it follows guidelines set by national breed associations and conducts comprehensive health screenings, including regular hoof, vision and genetic evaluations.

The cattle graze on rotational pastures planted with native grasses, while calves live alongside the family to foster trust, steady growth and gentle temperaments. Calving pens and covered shelters provide protection during unpredictable weather and support low-stress handling practices that ease seasonal transitions. The farm avoids routine antibiotics and hormones, focusing on natural feeding regimens and soil-based mineral supplements that highlight the breed’s resilience, distinctive horns and rich coats.

As a family-run operation spanning generations, Carter Farms honors time-honored traditions of herd evaluation, selecting for health, temperament and consistent frame size. Reviewers describe the herd as approachable and well-adjusted, noting uniform growth from calfhood and steady development that reflects careful breeding choices.