After twenty amazing years of breeding Miniature White Galloway cattle, our Gold Creek stud, as the pioneers of animal-assisted therapy cattle (AAT), became the 'gold standard' in AAT cattle and seriously quiet paddock pets. You can find our Gold Creek cattle in at least five Australian states. You are welcome to use this website to contact the new custodians of these amazing cattle.
Gold Creek pet and therapy cattle are equally suitable for first-time cattle owners, people with disabilities, stud breeders, and show ring competitors. Although they no longer graze in our Braidwood paddocks, you can still check them out by going to the Gold Creek Miniature Galloway YouTube channel.
Gold Creek Lucy. Today, she is just as stunning and an AAT Co-Worker
In 2006, there was no such thing as a herd of pet cattle, and nobody had even dreamed of using cattle as therapy animals. At the time, Suzanne Baker and her partner, Pam Robinson, were first-time cattle owners. Within twelve short months of falling in love with these cattle, every single cow was considered a pet, and the idea of using cattle for therapy was starting to percolate.
In 2007, Suzanne began training some of the quietest cattle to be animal-assisted therapy (AAT) co-workers. Again, this was a first. This work continued until early 2026, when the decision was made to pass the baton to younger hands. The Gold Creek stud, their cattle and their breeders have come a very long way in twenty years. In the hands of these new people, the future for these beautiful Galloway cattle is looking good. Very good.
For two decades, Gold Creek Miniature White Galloway cattle were specifically bred to be small, docile, and super friendly. Part of the training of these AAT cattle included an adoption program. The adoption program brought hundreds of people into the paddocks to enjoy some 'cow time.' Adopters enjoying cow time meant the Gold Creek cattle became very accustomed to all sorts of different people behaving in all sorts of weird and wonderful ways.
In 2016, the herd was moved from Eumundi, in Queensland, to the heritage town of Braidwood, in southern NSW, Australia. For the next ten years, Gold Creek continued to breed these beautiful Galloway cattle for the sheer pleasure of it. And it was a pleasure.
In 2026, the herd was dispersed. There are now starter herds in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia.
Gold Creek Hush with her first calf. AAT cow.
Galloway cattle are a heritage livestock breed. An ancient Scottish breed, Galloways are the oldest of all British breeds. Unlike most commercial beef breeds, Galloways have not been bred bigger and bigger over many generations. Galloways are mid-sized cattle that can be registered as miniatures. These cattle are extremely docile and very attractive. They are also incredibly hardy—despite all their fluff and cuteness.
Can you imagine yourself enjoying non-selective grazers that like to be handled? Cows calving well past their teenage years and calving unassisted? High fertility bulls in a low-maintenance herd? Cattle that are highly sought after by studs and hobby farmers alike? If the answer is yes,
Every calf born at the Gold Creek stud was handled almost every day, with many individuals every day, from the minute they are born. Suzanne and Pam rarely separated cows and calves from one another, which meant the cows were happy, and it allowed everyone to enjoy the wonder of the "whole herd" experience. Suzanne and Pam only bred quiet cattle. Even Gold Creek's little bulls were extremely quiet, and they were kept in with the herd whenever possible (to be socialised properly).
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