12/22/2023 0 Comments Highland heifer calf![]() ![]() In fact, the coat performs so well that it may be the reason why Highland cattle don’t require a large fat supply, meaning that there will be more useable meat (with excellent marbling qualities) per pound of body weight. This double coat is capable of keeping the cattle warm even in intense weather conditions. It’s a double coat, with a softer and finer layer underneath a longer, tougher top layer. Part of the key to the Highland’s hardiness is its impressive wooly coat. But besides their natural hardiness, Highland cattle offers a related attribute which is just as beneficial: they’re a long-lived breed, staying productive late into life. (Because of their coats, however, they may not be as well suited to warmer climates.) Highland cattle are browsers, and thus capable of supplementing a traditional pasture and forage diet with other edible plants-they’ve even be used to help clear property of dense brush. The breed originates from the mountainous, cold, windy, and wet region of Scotland known as the Highlands, and centuries of life in those challenging conditions have resulted in the breed we know today: a cattle breed that is very hardy and not only survives in harsh weather conditions, but actually thrives. They’re not called Highlands for nothing. Clearly, a breed that has existed for that long must have a lot of positive attributes working for it. But the origins of the breed far predate the publication of a formal herd book there is archeological evidence of the Highland cattle breed dating back as far as the 6th century-some 1500 years ago. What cattle breed do you suppose has the longest history as a registered animal? Yep, it’s the Highland, which has been recorded in the Highland Cattle Herd Book since 1884 (or 1885, depending on sources). Need some more reasons to consider them? We’ve rounded up 7 things we love about this beloved cattle breed, so let’s explore. Tipping the scales at 1800 pounds for bulls and 1110 for cows, this medium-sized cattle breed is versatile enough to find a use on just about any farm. They’re wooly, they’re hardy, and they have horns! Plus, they possess a quiet, easy-going temperament and make fantastic ornamental (as well as productive) livestock. It’s easy to see why people like Highland cattle. ![]() He is the purest definition of a Micro Highland Bull.First, let’s announce some good news for Highland cattle! The Livestock Conservancy, an organization devoted to protecting endangered livestock breeds from extinction, released its 2019 Conservation Priority List in May, and with this list came the exciting announcement that Highland cattle have officially “graduated” off of the Conservation Priority List.Īccording to The Livestock Conservancy, the global population of Highland cattle now exceeds 25,000 and promotion efforts continue. ![]() Leo enjoys playing and eating treats in any form. He has a silver coat, a cute set of little legs, large horns and a big nose. Leo, who isn’t a lion (we promise), is the future of the hairy family. Leonardo is the Gold Standard in Silver Dun. Leonardo at just over two years old is a tiny 36in tall! Leonardo has raised the bar by possessing the best Miniature Silver Dun Bull genetics in the country. Leonardo is a Silver Dun Bull, the rarest and most sought after genetics available. Rick is one of the pioneers of the Miniature Highland Cattle breed. His ancestry is traceable to Rick Sanders and the Blue Dawn Farm in Portland Oregon. Leonardo has the longest lineage of a miniature highland bull on the IMCBR registry. He is the purest definition of a Micro Highland Bull. Leo enjoys playing, and eating all kinds of treats. He has a silver coat, a cute set of little legs, Large horns and a big nose. Leo, who isn't a lion (we promise) is the future of the Hairy Heifer family. ![]()
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