British White
This animal lives at Jimmy's Farm at Wherstead in Suffolk.
The British White is a breed of medium sized cattle, with cows typically weighing between 1,210 and 1,545 lb. (550 and 700 kg), and bulls weighing in at 1,985 to 2,425 lb. (900 to 1100 kg). They have a predominantly white coat, complemented by black ,or red, points on their muzzle, ears and feet.
Known for their docile nature, the British White is polled, meaning they naturally lack horns, making them easy to handle and manage.
Cows of this breed have long lifespans, 20 years plus, and exhibit high fertility, continuing to produce calves well into their teenage years. The breed is known for easy calving, displaying good maternal instincts, and giving birth to robust calves.
British Whites are adept at withstanding winter conditions, making them suitable for out-wintering in various environments. They are also known for their heat tolerance, with some cattle within the breed have white hair overlying dark skin pigmentation which increases their tolerance of hot climates
Legend has it that the breed has ties to Whalley Abbey in Lancashire. During the 17th. century, the Assheton family, who acquired the Abbey following the dissolution of the monasteries, possessed polled white cattle. Through marriage and subsequent breeding, these cattle gradually spread from the Whalley Abbey region to East Anglia, which became the primary center for the breed from the late 1700's until the 1960's. While there are still significant herds in East Anglia, the British White breed has now expanded across the entire country and is growing in popularity.
The Rare Breeds Survival Trust rates the British White as 'At Risk'.
British White
This animal lives at Jimmy's Farm at Wherstead in Suffolk.
The British White is a breed of medium sized cattle, with cows typically weighing between 1,210 and 1,545 lb. (550 and 700 kg), and bulls weighing in at 1,985 to 2,425 lb. (900 to 1100 kg). They have a predominantly white coat, complemented by black ,or red, points on their muzzle, ears and feet.
Known for their docile nature, the British White is polled, meaning they naturally lack horns, making them easy to handle and manage.
Cows of this breed have long lifespans, 20 years plus, and exhibit high fertility, continuing to produce calves well into their teenage years. The breed is known for easy calving, displaying good maternal instincts, and giving birth to robust calves.
British Whites are adept at withstanding winter conditions, making them suitable for out-wintering in various environments. They are also known for their heat tolerance, with some cattle within the breed have white hair overlying dark skin pigmentation which increases their tolerance of hot climates
Legend has it that the breed has ties to Whalley Abbey in Lancashire. During the 17th. century, the Assheton family, who acquired the Abbey following the dissolution of the monasteries, possessed polled white cattle. Through marriage and subsequent breeding, these cattle gradually spread from the Whalley Abbey region to East Anglia, which became the primary center for the breed from the late 1700's until the 1960's. While there are still significant herds in East Anglia, the British White breed has now expanded across the entire country and is growing in popularity.
The Rare Breeds Survival Trust rates the British White as 'At Risk'.