Craggy Island Highlands was at the field days event to show their furry Highland cattle.

Co-owner Alison Scott said they had been in operation since they got their first calf in 2013.

"Since then we went through drought and had to cut back," she said. "It's probably only the last two years that we've got back on our feet again."

Ms Scott said Highland cattle were traditionally bred for beef, however they bred pedigree stock for breeders who wanted to get started.

"Because they're a heritage breed we're sort of preserving them," she said.

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"Up in the Scottish Highlands where they originated from, they were multipurpose. They were used for beef, for milk, and they used to spin their hair as well."

Ms Scott said the cows were so popular with patrons due to their look - specifically, the horns and the hair.

"When we're breeding ours, we put a strong emphasis on temperament and breeding nice quiet ones. We also handle them so that we can come and pat and cuddle them."

Ms Scott said she personally loved the breed because they were just so unique.

"There are so many good things about them," she said.

"It's just nice at the end of the day to be able to go out and spend time with the cows."