RNR Acres

RNR Acres, a family-run Scottish Highland cattle breeder in Butler, MO, serve Bates County and the Kansas City area. Robert Kyle and Rhonda Kyle participate in regional cattle shows and adhere to American Highland Cattle Association guidelines, including regular veterinary exams and DNA parentage verification.

The farm operates with sustainable rotational grazing techniques across seasonal pastures to preserve long-term pasture vitality. Each animal benefits from sturdy winter shelter and a forage-based diet managed to support steady, healthy growth. The Kyles emphasize low-stress handling and natural, low-intervention calving processes at their rural homestead.

Hilltop grazing areas encourage strong, resilient herds that reflect the breed’s heritage. Their breeding program prioritizes maternal traits and easy calving, tracked through performance recording for transparency. Visitors often remark on the cattle’s gentle nature and even temperament, noting the consistent attention given to socialization from an early age.