Hurt Highlands

Hurt Highlands raises Scottish highland cattle in Wilkesville, OH, in Gallia County in southeastern Ohio near Huntington. With more than a decade of experience, Eric Hurt holds membership in national breed associations and ensures herd health through routine genetic and veterinary screenings.

The cattle graze on rotational pastures and are handled daily to foster calm, friendly temperaments. Rooted in generational farming traditions, the operation emphasizes sustainable land management alongside animal welfare. Buyers value the breed’s adaptability and hardy constitution, finding them well-suited for both small farms and homesteads.

Calving takes place in open barns with straw bedding to ensure mother and calf comfort. Prospective owners often comment on the consistency of coat quality and the animals’ resilience to local weather extremes. The farm’s low-stress handling techniques have been refined through years of careful observation, resulting in animals that adapt well to both pasture and shelter environments.