Welcome to
The Poll Highland Cattle Society Inc.
Preserving the Beauty, Strength, and Diversity of Highland Cattle
2026 Calendar – Order Now!
Our beautiful 2026 A4 Calendar is now available!
Featuring spacious daily squares to write important notes.
Price: $25
Who We Are
About The Poll Highland Cattle Society Inc
Founded in 2015, The Poll Highland Cattle Society Inc. was established by passionate breeders who recognized the benefits of the poll (hornless) Highland cattle. Today, we proudly register Poll, Horned, and Miniature Highlands, offering breeders and enthusiasts a wide variety of choices.
The Poll Highland is identical to the traditional horned Highland — minus the horns — making them easier and safer to handle, especially under Australia’s evolving health and safety regulations. Whether you’re seeking the classic majestic horned look or the practical gentleness of poll cattle, we are here to support your journey.
Our mission is to preserve and promote the Highland breed’s wonderful characteristics:
- Hardy, marbled beef production
- Adaptability to Australia’s environment
- Majestic appearance with or without horns
- Miniature and Mid-size options available
Our Breeds – Strength, Beauty, and Versatility
Cattle We Register
We proudly register and support a variety of Highland cattle types to suit every breeder’s vision — from traditional horned to practical poll and charming miniature Highlands.
Important: Miniatures can carry dwarfism genes. We advise testing bulls for fertility and gene status to ensure healthy breeding practices.
Poll Highlands
The same iconic Highland cattle — just without the horns. Perfect for easier handling and meeting modern farm safety standards.
Horned Highlands
The traditional Highland breed known for their majestic, sweeping horns and striking, ancient appearance.
Miniature Highlands
Miniature Highlands offer a compact option while maintaining the breed’s hardiness and beauty. (Please refer to our Miniature section for height and breeding details.)
Membership
Become Part of Our Growing Community
Join a passionate network of breeders and cattle enthusiasts who value tradition, quality, and the future of Highland cattle in Australia. Our website offers free advertising to our members for anything cattle/farm related. In our “welcome pack” we provide information that you will need.
- Yearly Membership: $150
- First-Year Joining Fee: $100
Membership Benefits Include:
- Free advertising on our website for cattle and farm-related products
- Access to essential resources via our Welcome Pack
- Opportunities to showcase, promote, and sell your cattle
- Connection to a supportive community and access to expert advice
The Choice Is Yours!
Whether you prefer majestic horned Highlands, practical Poll Highlands, or charming Miniatures, The Poll Highland Cattle Society Inc. supports your breeding ambitions.
Rules, Registration & Inspection
Simple, Fair, and Transparent Processes
We follow the model rules of the Incorporated Associations Act and have registration rules similar to most other cattle societies.
Register your Highlands with us for just $25!
Registration Grades:
- A Grade: ½ Highland (first cross)
- B Grade: ¾ Highland (second cross)
- C Grade: ⅞ Highland (third cross)
- P: Purebred
Need cattle inspected?
- Inspection Fee: $50
- Registration Fee: $30
Download our registration, ownership transfer, lease, and inspection forms directly from our Printed Forms Page.
For any questions or clarifications, we’re always happy to assist.
How to Register your Highlands
To register cattle with us you need to own the dam, or have dam DNA proof.
Over two years old you must have sire proof. Fill in the registration form and pay the fee $30. Bulls must have a Sire DNA and a negative test for Nt821.
Not Registered – For cattle that are not registered we can register by inspection. Supply two photos and fill out the form. Bulls will need a SNP profile and a negative test of Nt821. Fee – $80
Registered with another Highland Society – We accept Registrations from other societies. We dual register them so they carry their registration number and ours. It is called “Dual Registration” fee – $80.
Be Scam Aware!
Unfortunately, online scams are on the rise.
- Always ask sellers for their PIC number (checkable on the NLIS database).
- Investigate their online presence.
- Speak directly with the seller.
- Avoid making deposits; pay on pickup whenever possible.
Our forms can now be downloaded, ie. registration, ownership transfer, lease and inspections – go to our printed forms page. Thankyou.
Kind Regards,
Julia Webster, President
Warning - Micro miniature cattle
Micro miniature highland cattle are extremely rare and are considered highly unlikely to be able to breed from them, and it is extremely dangerous for the well being of the animals.
Be aware that they can grow and there is no assurance that they will stay micro, or miniature.
So buyers beware!
Council Members
Meet Our Dedicated Council
Our Society is guided by a passionate team of breeders and industry experts, committed to supporting and growing the Highland cattle community.
Julia Webster
Paul Bell
Glenn Constable
Ambre Bennett
Rhiannan Beath
Noni Cook
Simone Gilbert
Contact Us
Get in Touch
Whether you’re ready to book a farm visit, reserve your next bull, or just have a question about our cattle and services, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out via phone, email, or the contact form, and our team will respond within one business day.