Highland Farms Simmental

Highland Farms Simmental raises Simmental cattle in Ortonville, MN in Big Stone County and western Minnesota near Fargo. It follows herd health protocols recommended by national Simmental associations and performs annual screenings for respiratory and reproductive diseases.

Cattle graze on managed pastures during the growing season, rotating across warm- and cool-season grasses, and have access to shelter in roomy barns under winter conditions. Calves begin socialization at birth, spending their first days alongside dams with early handling to encourage calm dispositions.

All bulls and replacement heifers undergo performance evaluation under standardized EPD guidelines for growth, fertility and maternal traits. Local producers often note consistent calf vigor and reliable pasture performance that align with the farm’s emphasis on functional structure and adaptability. The farm works with a professional nutritionist to design mineral and forage supplements that support each animal’s stage of growth.