Our Cattle & Stud
Our Stud
At Springside Highlands, we strive to produce sound, healthy animals with outstanding temperaments that are true to type and a great representation of the breed.
We are proud registered members of the Australian Highland Cattle Society (AHCS) and our stud is also LPA Accredited. As dedicated members of the NSW Highland Breeders Group, we are actively involved in organising events and educational seminars around the region.
Our passion lies in preserving this heritage breed, and we are committed to educating and sharing our knowledge and experiences with others.
All our cows are treated as part of the family and are bred and raised with welfare as our top priority. Their wellbeing is the most important thing to us.
We use a combination of natural service, frozen semen, artificial insemination (AI), and embryo transfer (ET) to source quality genetics for our fold. Our aim is to continually improve our breeding standards and produce high-quality animals.
Available Cattle & Calves
When we have cattle or calves available, they come NLIS tagged with NVD paperwork, full husbandry records, drenched, vaccinated (7in1 and Pestigard), NT821 and Pesti free, parent verified, and copies of registration paperwork (where applicable).
Our calves are weaned around 6-8 months of age. Until then, they are raised by their mums. We do not have bottle-fed babies unless absolutely necessary for health reasons. This ensures excellent immunity and overall health of the calf, as well as important social development and reduced stress levels for both mother and baby.
We usually have both Autumn and Spring calvers. Please feel free to contact us for more information and cattle availability. If not sold prior to advertising, any cattle looking for their new home will be advertised here on our website, or on our Facebook and Instagram.
Meet the Fold
Did you know a herd of Highland Cows is called a “Fold”? Our fold consists of some beautiful cattle, all registered with the Australian Highland Cattle Society. We also have a few Miniature Galloways in the mix! And they are just as friendly and cute!
Jezzabelle of Springside
Jezzy loves her food! She is always sniffing around our pockets for a treat and certainly knows what she wants and when she wants it. A doting mum, she is often found babysitting all the calves.
Alasdair Leal of Koolah Creek
Alasdair is the most vocal of the fold, he loves to scratch and rub on anything and everything, and is often found playing with items he shouldn’t be touching. We are proud of his achievements so far including Grand Champion Bull at Ekka (Brisbane Royal), Grand Champion Bull at Canberra Royal and Supreme Exhibit at Bathurst Royal. We are so grateful to have been entrusted with this very special bull from Koolah Creek Highlands, watch this space!
Maple of Springside
Maple is a very calm cow, she is polite, gentle and a very good mum. Her dun colouring is a favourite!
Fenella of Flidais
One of the most special cows to us here at Springside, Fenella is definitely a favourite with everyone who meets her. She has the most amazing temperament you will ever find, she is calm and docile with just the right amount of curious. Nothing phases her, she really is the most placid cow we own.
Lilibet of Springside
A sister to Fenella but with a completely different personality! Lilibet is a bit shy until she gets to know you. You can tell she wants to be part of all the action but she’s not very confident and needs to build trust. She is a really well put together cow with great conformation and structure.
Lori of Thompsons PT
Lori is always first to the brush, she’s a very quiet cow who loves nothing more than to push her way in for all the attention!
Bellatrix of Cambus Glen
Bellatrix also loves a brush with her favourite scratch spot being under the chin. She has the most luscious, sleek coat and is a bit of a sassy pants!
Strawberry
Strawberry is a Miniature Galloway X Highland. This means she is still quite fluffy like the Highlands but without the horns! Strawberry has a very sweet nature, she has gained a lot of confidence as she’s matured and already loves a brush and attention.
Marmalade of Minard
Marmalade is a larger framed cow with a traditional set of long majestic horns. She tends to keep to herself and although larger in size she is definitely not the boss.
Silver Fern of Springside
This young heifer is very special to us, she is only a baby but already showing a lot of promise with a very calm and curious nature. Fern is the daughter of Lilibet and is growing out nicely. She’ll certainly be one to watch for in the future!
Strawberry’s Heifer
Another Miniature Galloway X Highland but this little cutie is 75% Highland. Daughter of Strawberry, and yet to be named, her red point ears and long eyelashes are a star feature. She has a very sweet nature and is a favourite with the kids!
Silver Galaxy of Springside
This little dude is already showing promising signs and he might just get to be kept as a bull yet… time will tell! His calm personality is shining through even at such a young age, and he already approaches everyone for cuddles. He’s sweet with just the right amount of cheeky!