Raising Highbrac Cattle for a Better Tomorrow
Premium grass-fed beef from our unique Highland-Aubrac cross cattle, raised through ultra high density grazing that regenerates the land and optimizes genetics for environmental impact.
Seven Generations of Regenerative Innovation
Since 1834 in Quebec's Eastern Townships, North River Ranch has evolved from traditional farming to pioneering regenerative agriculture. Our approach combines ancestral wisdom with cutting-edge science to heal the land while raising exceptional Highbrac cattle.
The Highbrac Revolution
Born from decades of careful observation and selective breeding, our Highbrac cattle represent a genetic breakthrough in energy conversion efficiency. These remarkable animals thrive on minimal inputs, transforming rough forage that other breeds cannot utilize into premium beef while simultaneously improving soil health and increasing forage density per acre.
Highland genetics bring unmatched efficiency—cattle that convert energy with extraordinary precision, require virtually no nutritional supplements, and possess natural disease resistance that eliminates costly medical interventions. Aubrac influence adds superior marbling and docile temperament while maintaining this remarkable hardiness. The result: cattle that not only thrive with minimal inputs but actively regenerate the land they graze, creating healthier soils that support ever-increasing forage density.
Soil Health
Our grazing practices build soil organic matter and increase biodiversity
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Animal Welfare
Cattle live naturally, expressing their instincts in a stress-free environment
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Carbon Sequestration
Our methods actively remove carbon from the atmosphere and store it in soil
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Science-Based
Inspired by "Man, Cattle, and Veld" and modern regenerative research
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Nature's Ancient Dance, Perfected
Imagine the great bison herds that once thundered across North America—massive concentrations of animals that would graze intensively, then move on, leaving rejuvenated grasslands in their wake. Our ultra high density grazing system recreates this ancient pattern with scientific precision.
Inspired by Allan Savory's groundbreaking work in "Man, Cattle, and Veld," we concentrate our Highbrac herds in carefully calculated paddocks for brief, intensive grazing periods. This controlled disturbance triggers the same regenerative response that built the world's great grasslands over millennia.
