K Bar P

K Bar P, Scottish Highland cattle in Silver City, NM, is located in Grant County and southwestern New Mexico near Las Cruces. Preston Hould and Kim Hould are third-generation ranchers who are dedicated to preserving the breed’s hardy heritage through careful selection and gentle handling. Their herd undergoes routine veterinary checks, a balanced feeding program, vaccination schedules, and grazing rotation to support animal health and sustainable land use.

They raise their stock on open pasture with access to shade structures, clean water troughs, and sheltered loafing areas. Calves receive early socialization through hands-on care and gentle handling, fostering calm temperaments that carry into adulthood. Their farm philosophy emphasizes low-stress handling, environmental stewardship, and selecting breeding stock for both temperament and adaptability to local climates. Visitors often comment on the cattle’s friendly disposition and praise the Houlds’ straightforward approach to farm life, noting a genuine respect for the land and animals.