Highland cattle
The Highland cattle (Scottish Gaelic: Bò Ghàidhealach; Scots: Heilan coo) is a Scottish cattle breed. They have long horns and long, wavy, woolly coats. The long oily outer hair covers a downy undercoat.[1] This makes them well suited to conditions in the Highlands, which have a high annual rainfall and sometimes very strong winds.[2]
Highlands are raised primarily for their meat.[3] They originated in the Scottish Highlands and the Outer Hebrides. They were first mentioned in the 6th century AD. They have since been exported worldwide.
They are a hardy breed. Their long hair gives them the ability to overwinter in the valleys. Bulls can weigh up to 800 kilograms (1,800 pounds) and cows can up to 500 kilograms (1,100 pounds). Their milk generally has a high butterfat content. Their meat, which is of the highest quality, is lower in cholesterol than other varieties of beef.
Highland Cattle Media
Bull and bull calf, illustration from 1890–1900
Cow and calf in south-eastern Saskatchewan
Bull, cow and calf on Seceda in the Val Gardena, in northern Italy
The hair gives protection during the cold winter
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References
- ↑ "Highland Cattle in Alberta". The Alberta Beef Magazine. April 2006.
- ↑ "Highland cattle — Britannic Rare Breeds". Archived from the original on 5 September 2015. Retrieved 11 September 2015.
- ↑ "Highland Cattle Society breed standard". Highlandcattlesociety.com. Archived from the original on 10 May 2015. Retrieved 13 June 2016.