Driftless Cattle Company

Driftless Cattle Company is a breeder of Scottish highland cattle in Monona, IA, in the Driftless region near Dubuque. It is a member of the American Highland Cattle Association and follows recommended health-testing protocols for every animal. Its herd grazes on rotational pastures across limestone hills, and calves receive daily handling to foster calm socialization from birth. Animals access a sheltered barn and windbreaks through colder months, reflecting a focus on comfort and natural care.

Owner Zachary Henkes applies family farm traditions to sustainable grazing practices and traceable record keeping. The cattle thrive in natural grassland settings and benefit from regular structural evaluations to maintain strong conformation and temperament. Driftless Cattle Company blends careful lineage selection with hands-on management to support healthy herds suited for small-scale ranchers and enthusiasts seeking heritage breeds. Calving usually occurs on pasture during spring with any assistance in the on-site barn to guarantee safety, and the farm’s open grassland layout encourages natural herd dynamics and nutritional diversity under seasonal rotations.