About Highland Cattle

We have been raising registered Highland Cattle for about 6 years and are members of the Canadian Highland Cattle Society.  Highland Cattle are easily recognized for their long thick hairy coats and broad set of horns.  Their coats keep them warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

Their heavy coat insulates against a harsh climate and reduces the need to develop excess back fat. Recent studies in both North America and the UK have shown that Highland Beef is consistently much lower in fat content and cholesterol than other breeds. It is so lean that it compares with chicken and fish fat content.  The marbling of the beef gives the same tenderness and tastiness as the other larger breeds. Studies in the US have verified that Highland Beef is 38% lower in fat content and 4% lower in cholesterol than steaks from local supermarkets.

Studies in the UK list the quantities of fat per 100 grams as:

**This information has been provided by the Ontario Highland Cattle Society.

http://www.ontariohighlandcattle.com