Silverlining Highlands And Hounds

Silverlining Highlands And Hounds, Scottish Highland cattle, in Taylorsville, North Carolina, serves Alexander County and the foothills near Hickory. It has several years of breeding experience, is a member of the American Highland Cattle Association, and follows health screening guidelines.

Animals graze on well-managed pasture and calves are handled daily to encourage a calm temperament and ease of care. The herd pasture consists of mixed grasses with access to wooded shelter and is rotated seasonally to support soil health and animal comfort. The farm’s origins trace back to traditional highland practices, focusing on robust genetics suited to North Carolina’s changing seasons.

Reviewers often note the steady growth and gentle nature of the cattle as indicators of sound husbandry. Teresa Smith maintains a closed herd policy and updates records to track lineage and health outcomes. Feeding supplements are introduced only when needed, emphasizing forage quality and seasonal forage analysis results.