Parmele Ranch Co. LLC

Parmele Ranch Co. LLC raises Scottish Highland cattle in Nixa, Missouri, serving Christian County and the Ozarks near Springfield. Dan Parmele has been breeding Scottish Highland cattle for several years and maintains membership with a national cattle breeders association, ensuring routine health screening, verified pedigrees and careful selection for calving ease. The herd grazes on lush pastures managed for soil health, and calves learn to bond with handlers from an early age through gentle daily interactions.

Wide grazing fields are interspersed with woodlots that provide natural shelter during seasonal weather. Each animal receives routine veterinary checkups and vaccinations guided by a local veterinarian. Parmele Ranch Co. LLC emphasizes sustainable practices through rotational grazing and native forage restoration. Visitors note the cattle’s calm temperament and hardy constitution, reflecting the ranch’s focus on low-stress handling and traditional homestead care. Local farmers appreciate the uniformity in size and coat quality of calves born on the ranch each season.