Davis Ranch

Davis Ranch is a breeder of Scottish highland cattle in Cherokee County, KS, and southeast Kansas near Joplin. Building on years of carefully tracked breeding records, they follow guidelines from the national breed association and carry out health testing for conditions like bovine viral diarrhea and Johne’s disease.

Every herd member grazes on mixed-grass pastures and calves stay close to their mothers for early social development. At their family-owned ranch, Debbie and Jim Davis favor low-stress handling, and many visitors remark on the cattle’s gentle temperament. Their steady approach and attention to pasture quality support robust herds well-suited to home farms and small acreage operations. Visitors often note the clear, detailed answers the Davises share about highland cattle care and the peaceful farm setting. Their emphasis on rotational grazing preserves soil health and helps maintain the distinctive thick coats highland cattle are known for in colder months.