"Get a haircut" - a young Highland Cow in a field on Loughrigg Fell, Ambleside, Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England
Highland cattle or as they say in Scottish Gaelic, Bò Ghàidhealach and in Scots, the Heilan coo. They are a Scottish cattle breed that have long horns and long, wavy, woolly coats that are more commonly coloured red, ginger or black but they do come in other colours. Highlands are raised primarily for their meat.
They originated in the Highlands and Outer Hebrides islands of Scotland and were first mentioned in the 6th century AD. The first herd book described two distinct types of Highland cattle but, due to cross breeding between the two, only one type now exists and is registered. They have since been exported worldwide.
They are a hardy breed, having been bred to withstand the conditions in the Scottish Highlands. Their long hair gives the breed its ability to overwinter. Bulls can weigh up to 800 kilograms and cows can weigh up to 500 kilograms. Their milk generally has a very high butterfat content, and their meat, regarded as of the highest quality, is gaining mainstream acceptance as it is lower in cholesterol than other varieties of beef.
"Get a haircut" - a young Highland Cow in a field on Loughrigg Fell, Ambleside, Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England
Highland cattle or as they say in Scottish Gaelic, Bò Ghàidhealach and in Scots, the Heilan coo. They are a Scottish cattle breed that have long horns and long, wavy, woolly coats that are more commonly coloured red, ginger or black but they do come in other colours. Highlands are raised primarily for their meat.
They originated in the Highlands and Outer Hebrides islands of Scotland and were first mentioned in the 6th century AD. The first herd book described two distinct types of Highland cattle but, due to cross breeding between the two, only one type now exists and is registered. They have since been exported worldwide.
They are a hardy breed, having been bred to withstand the conditions in the Scottish Highlands. Their long hair gives the breed its ability to overwinter. Bulls can weigh up to 800 kilograms and cows can weigh up to 500 kilograms. Their milk generally has a very high butterfat content, and their meat, regarded as of the highest quality, is gaining mainstream acceptance as it is lower in cholesterol than other varieties of beef.