S & K Highland Farm

S & K Highland Farm is a Scottish Highland cattle breeder in Carbon Hill, AL, Walker County near Birmingham. Scott Parobek has been raising these cattle on family land for over a decade and holds membership in the American Highland Cattle Association. The herd undergoes regular health screenings to monitor horn symmetry and ensure resistance to common bovine ailments. Animals graze on open pastures and receive daily hands-on care to support early socialization and steady weight gain.

Breeding selections focus on balanced temperaments and sturdy conformation suited to both grass-based systems and smallholder settings. Scott Parobek keeps detailed records of growth rates and maternal performance to guide future pairings and maintain the farm’s steady improvement. Visitors note the calm nature of the cattle and the farm’s quiet, rolling hills as signs of attentive husbandry. Calving season runs from early spring through summer, with calves raised alongside their mothers in sheltered paddocks.