Lazy Booth Ranch

Lazy Booth Ranch, Scottish highland cattle, Platte, SD, in Charles Mix County and southeastern South Dakota near Sioux Falls, has maintained a small herd rooted in family tradition. Aaron Booth follows breed association guidelines and maintains regular herd health testing, including annual vaccinations and genetic screening through the national highland cattle registry. The cattle graze on rotational pastures enriched with native grasses and spend winter months in sturdy open barn shelters to support robust health. Calves are gently weaned and receive daily handling from a young age, fostering calm temperaments and ease of care.

Visitors often remark on the breed’s distinctive silvery coats and hearty disposition, traits nurtured by thoughtful breeding choices over decades. The ranch’s commitment to sustainable land stewardship and low-stress management reflects Aaron Booth’s long-standing belief in responsible farming. They share equipment and rotational grazing plans with neighboring farms to promote community resilience and soil vitality.