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Mayfield Stud

Over starting breeding highlands 1992 of breeding rugged, gentle‑natured stock on lush pastures.

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Who We Are

Our Story

Hello and welcome!

We are Julia and Kerry, proud owners of Mayfield Poll Highland Cattle. Our farm is nestled on 90 acres of rich red volcanic soil in Bungaree, a small country town just 15 km from Ballarat and about 100 km from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Our passion for Highland cattle began in the early 1990s when we fell in love with their magnificent sweeping horns and thick double coats, a proud legacy from their Scottish heritage. Since 1991, we have been breeding Highland cattle and successfully showcasing our horned Highlands across Victoria, South Australia, and New South Wales. We were struggling to sell our horned highlands so we decided to start breed the Poll Highlands so we didn’t have to cut off the horns to go to market. That is where our story begins.

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A New Chapter in Highland Breeding

The Journey to Poll Highlands

In 2008, we introduced three purebred polled Highland cows into our herd, bred up from Luing cattle (¾ Highland, ¼ Shorthorn). By crossing them with registered pure horned Highland bulls, we produced two polled bulls and one polled cow. After inspection by the Australian Highland Cattle Society, these polled offspring were recognized as pure Highland cattle.

With the increasing interest in polled Highlands, we began selling semen and bulls and, in 2015, co-founded the Poll Highland Cattle Society Inc. The Society is now a strong, thriving organization dedicated to supporting breeders across Australia.
(Visit www.pollhighland.com.au for more information.)

Membership is $250 for the first year and $150 annually thereafter.

Building a Future with Polled Genetics

Our Herd Today

Today, Mayfield Poll Highlands manages between 35 to 50 polled Highland cattle, depending on the season. Modern genetic testing allows us to identify double polled (PP) animals, meaning they carry two copies of the polled gene and will produce polled offspring whether bred to horned or polled cattle. This makes it easy to transition horned Highland herds toward polled genetics – you just need one polled parent.

For information on our poll highland cattle, please contact us on julia@mayfieldstud.com or phone Julia on 0419 140622, or Kerry 0418 383062. We would love to welcome you to Mayfield.

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What sets us apart

Why Choose Us

With over 15 years of selective breeding, our poll Highlands boast unmatched hardiness and gentle temperaments, raised on sustainable, low‑stress pastures. Experience expert, family‑led guidance from pairing to calf care, and beyond.

Award‑Winning Genetics

Proven bloodlines selected for hardiness, conformation, and temperament.

Sustainable Practices

Low‑stress grazing, rotational pasture management, and top‑tier welfare standards.

Quality Products

From pairing recommendations to after‑sale care, we’re with you every step of the way.

Cattle for Sale!

Mayfield Stud occasionally offers young polled steers for sale. Mayfield Stud has poll heifers, bulls and steers available until sold out. Please contact us if you would like some detail on what is available. Semen is also available from various bulls. Please contact us if you would like more details.

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Be Scam Aware!

Mayfield warns buyers to stay vigilant against cattle scams. Key tips:

  • Ensure the seller is a member of the Poll Highland Cattle Society Inc.
  • Ask for up-to-date photographs of the cattle that clearly show identifiable features.
  • Be wary of sellers who demand immediate payment or deposits.​
  • If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is.
  • Verify the seller's phone numbers and email addresses to ensure they are legitimate.
  • If something feels off or suspicious, it's best to proceed with caution or avoid the transaction altogether.
  • Consider purchasing cattle from breeders with a known history and established reputation.
  • Confirm the seller's Property Identification Code (PIC) through the NLIS database.

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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.