Red Briar Farm

Red Briar Farm is a Scottish Highland cattle breeder in Ashland, Alabama in the Wiregrass region near Dothan. For more than a decade, it has maintained membership with the American Highland Cattle Association and performs comprehensive health screening for fertility, cardiac function, and eye clarity.

The herd grazes on open pasture under rotational grazing plans, and calves receive daily handling from birth to encourage steady temperaments around families. Eleanor Mccain values transparent bloodlines and gentle husbandry, caring for cattle in a weather-sheltered barn and sturdy fencing that mirrors traditional farm life. Pasture rotation is supplemented by locally sourced hay and legume mixes to enrich grazing cycles. Routine hoof trims and balanced mineral supplements support long-term health.

Several of their cattle have earned regional show ribbons and are praised for their dense coats and calm disposition. Red Briar Farm’s commitment to sustainable pasture management and heritage-focused breeding reflects a lasting respect for animal welfare.