Prairie River Land & Cattle Co.

Prairie River Land & Cattle Co. is a Scottish highland cattle breeder in Bovey, MN, in Itasca County and the Mesabi Iron Range near Grand Rapids. Wally Zerebko has been raising Scottish highland cattle for over a decade with a focus on health screening and registration with the American Highland Cattle Association.

Animals graze on rotated pastures beside a century-old farmstead, and calves are socialized from birth to foster steady temperaments and smooth transitions to different environments. Each animal undergoes routine veterinary checks and hoof trimming in a simple barn setup that prioritizes comfort and natural behavior, while summer months feature day-long grazing on native grasses.

The farm’s history extends across three generations of livestock caretakers, blending traditional grazing methods with attention to modern welfare standards. Neighbors often remark on the cattle’s calm disposition and the care evident in their coats and sturdy frames.