Healthy Heart Cattle Co.

Healthy Heart Cattle Co. breeds Scottish Highland cattle in Wellslville, KS, serving Northeast Kansas near Kansas City. It maintains membership with the American Highland Cattle Association and conducts routine herd health screenings and genetic tests recommended for Scottish Highland cattle. The cattle graze on diverse pastures, benefiting from rotational grazing practices and daily handling to encourage a calm temperament.

Each animal has access to sheltered loafing areas and fresh water year-round, reflecting a commitment to attentive husbandry. Owner Mark Skinner emphasizes regenerative pasture management, balancing herd well-being with environmental stewardship. Local ranchers and homesteaders value the farm’s dependable breeding stock, noting solid conformation and robust health across generations.

Calving season is closely monitored so each newborn receives prompt care and colostrum within hours of birth. A focus on maternal traits supports strong cow families that thrive through Kansas’s varied seasons.