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Highland cattle

cattle breed

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Conservation status: FAO (2007): not at risk DAD-IS (2021): endangered/at risk RBST :UK native breeds
Other names: Kyloe Long-haired Highland Cattle Long-haired Scottish Cattle North Highland Cattle Scottish Cattle Scottish Highland Cattle West Highland Cattle
Country of origin: United Kingdom (Scotland)
Distribution: worldwide
Standard: The Highland Cattle Society
Use: meat
Weight: Male: average: 650 kg Female: average: 450 kg
Height: Male: average: 125 cm Female: average: 105 cm
Coat: red-brown yellow pale/silver dun/brindle black
Horn status: horned in both sexes

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The Highland (Scottish Gaelic: Bò Ghàidhealach) (Scots: The Hieland) is a Scottish breed of rustic cattle. It originated in the Scottish Highlands and the Western Islands of Scotland and has long horns and a long shaggy coat. It is a hardy breed – often referred to as 'rustic' – able to withstand the intemperate conditions in the region. The first herd-book dates from 1885; two types – a smaller island type, usually black, and a larger mainland type, usually dun – were registered as a single breed. It is reared primarily for beef, and has been exported to several other countries.

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