Deardorff Highlands

Deardorff Highlands, Scottish highland cattle, Yale, IA, serve south-central Iowa and the Des Moines metro area. Clinton and Heather Deardorff are dedicated breeders with over twenty years of experience and active members of the American Highland Cattle Association, routinely health-testing for genetic conditions and ensuring herd transparency.

Their pasture-based approach gives animals ample grazing space on rotational paddocks, while calves spend early weeks close to family life for gentle handling and regular socialization. The farm’s rolling hills and a century-old barn speak to a tradition of sustainable livestock care, and several of their cows have earned recognition at regional livestock shows. Visitors appreciate the calm temperament of the cattle and the owners’ willingness to discuss breeding goals and husbandry practices.

Health records accompany each animal, offering transparency for breeding and selection decisions. The Deardorffs maintain a small herd to focus on individual care and genetic diversity.