Flashing Thunder Highlands

Flashing Thunder Highlands is a breeder of Scottish Highland cattle in Almena, KS, in northwestern Kansas near Hays. With more than a decade of experience, it retains membership in regional livestock associations and follows recommended health testing protocols for genetic conditions and overall well-being. Cattle graze on rotational pastures with access to shelter in timbered lots, and calves are socialized from an early age to family routines and light handling.

Larry Nelson emphasizes a low-stress approach rooted in decades of ranching, offering each animal spacious pastures and regular wellness checks by a local large-animal veterinarian. Calves often exhibit the breed’s signature long hair and gentle disposition, traits that are encouraged through careful selection and quiet handling. Clients often remark on the approachable nature of these cattle and the ongoing advice Nelson provides on herd management. The farm’s history reflects a commitment to heritage cattle and sustainable grazing practices that support healthy herds and the land.