Rare Cattle Breeds
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Hard to Find Breeds of Cattle
Some breeds have herds that have become so small, that efforts are being made to keep the breeds from becoming extinct. Protecting these breeds from extinction, is important to maintain genetic diversity.
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Contents at a Glance
Highland Cattle
Highland Cattle originate from Scotland. Their most easily identifiable feature, is their long shaggy coat. They also have horns that are longer than most cattle breeds. They are currently listed as "recovering", by the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy.
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American Highland Cattle Association
Highland Cattle For Sale
Highland Cow
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Highland Cattle Articles
- Scottish cattle are part of the attractions at Highland Festival
- Sue and Paul Bombardt, owners of Triple Tree Farm in Hopkins, brought the two heifers to show visitors at the festival Scottish, or Highland, cattle. While Highland cattle are by nature docile, they are also confident, and Zelda was pretty confident on ...
- Native breeds to the fore at Chelford
- THE popularity of traditional native breeds was highlighted at Chelford market last Saturday in spring sales for the Beef Shorthorn Society, and Highland Cattle Society. It was quality that drew the money in the Farmers Guardian sponsored Highland ...
- Nearly 25000 see Royal Welsh Spring Festival
- Res Ian Johnson, Derbyshire (British Saanen adult male) Cattle Supreme champion and reserve: DT & AM Handley, Herefordshire (Highland) Cattle Breed Stand competition: (1) White Park Cattle, (2) Shetland Best Sheep Breed trade stand award: (1) Balwen ...
- Calves centre of attention
- The calves are making themselves at home with the park's other highland cattle and Eric will be joining them later this month when calving has finished. Visitors can see the new additions in the Highland paddock as well as an Exmoor foal and donkey ...
Ancient White Park Cow
Ancient White Park Cattle are currently listed as "threatened", by the American Livestock Conservancy. Fewer than 1,000 animals are registered annually in the U.S.
Prior to WWII, a small herd of Ancient White Park Cattle was moved from Europe, to North America. That move was credited with helping to save the breed from possible extinction.
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Article on Ancient White Park Cattle...Wikipedia
Article on Ancient White Park Cattle...Oklahoma State University
Ancient White Park Cattle at the B Bar Ranch
ALBC News Letter on Ancient White Park Cattle
White Park Cattle For Sale
Photo: my own
Ankole-Watusi
Ankole Watusi Pair by GPatrickColvin
Ankole-Watusi Cattle Poster by BestShots
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Ankole-Watusi cattle are easy to recognize, because of their huge horns. They are an African breed. They are listed as "recovering" by the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy.
Ankole-Watusi Cattle
Ayrshire
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Ayrshire Cattle are named for the area of Scotland where they originated. They are mainly dairy cows. They are sometimes referred to as Dunlop Cattle. They are listed as "watch" by the ALBC.
Belted Galloway
Lovely Beltie Cow and Calf by BeltedGallowayStore
Belted Galloway Cattle, are another Scottish breeding, originating from Southwest Scotland. They are mostly raised as beef cattle. They are easy to recognize, by their white center section (belt). Because of their contrasting black and white fur, they were nicknamed Panda cows by some. They are listed as "recovering", by the ALBC.
Belted Galloway Articles
- Whitepool Belted Galloways Dispersal Sale
- Belted Galloway cattle lovers will have a unique opportunity to buy into some of the country's finest bloodlines at the Whitepool Dispersal sale at Worcester on Saturday 26 May. Breeder Jane Smith has produced some of the best Belted Galloways in the ...
- Zoe's single races up the charts
- Zoë played to a packed Belted Galloway in Newton Stewart last Friday as part of her single launch celebrations and on the Saturday she preformed to a full acoustic tent at the Comlongon Castle Rocks charity music event. As part of the Wigtown Spring ...
- Chef's Challenge - George Francisco
- The final stop is near Orange where Grant and Lorenzo will visit a former architect who now has the largest Belted Galloway herd in NSW. The BG is a classic old breed from Scotland where, like the Angus cattle, it's a stockier, sturdier breed with a ...
- All set for Ayr County Show
- Aberdeen Angus ? 10am; Highland Cattle ? 10am; Prime Cattle ? 1pm; British Simmental Cattle ? 1pm; British Blue ? 1pm; British Blonde ? 1pm; SATURDAY 12TH MAY Belted Galloway ? 9am; Galloway ? Judging to commence at conclusion of the Belted Galloway ...
Brown Swiss Cow
Photo: my own
Brown Swiss Cattle, are stable, and therefor are not currently listed by the ALBC.
Dexter
Dexter Cows on Dartmoor Acrylic Painting by mike_jory
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Dexter Cattle, are a very small European breed. Fully grown cows only weigh about 600 pounds. Dexter cattle are gaining in popularity, in both the UK, and US. They are raised for both milk, and beef. They are listed as "recovering", by the ALBC.
Florida Cracker Cattle
Photo: From Wikipedia, courtesy of Crackercattle.org
History of Cracker Cattle
This videos goes into great detail covering the history of Cracker Cattle. Very interesting.
Florida Cracker Articles
- Elementary students catch glimpse of farm life
- The eight stations were Florida Cracker horses, cattle, goats, forestry, potatoes, blueberries, poultry and aquifers. At the Cracker horse station, students met Supresa and learned that Cracker horses are descended from horses brought from Spain by ...
- Shootout in High Springs brings crowds to Pioneer Days
- Driggers said his interest in the pioneer era stemmed from his father, who was one of the ?old Florida cracker cowboys.? His father worked the cattle near Paynes Prairie, Driggers said. Retired from a career in law enforcement, Driggers returns to a ...
Galloway
Galloway Cow and Calf 9A29D-12 by TraffordPhotos
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Galloways are a Scotish breed, and have very thick coats. They are listed as "watch", by the ALBC.
Galloway Cattle Articles
- Whitepool Belted Galloways Dispersal Sale
- Belted Galloway cattle lovers will have a unique opportunity to buy into some of the country's finest bloodlines at the Whitepool Dispersal sale at Worcester on Saturday 26 May. Breeder Jane Smith has produced some of the best Belted Galloways in the ...
- All set for Ayr County Show
- ... British Blonde ? 1pm; SATURDAY 12TH MAY Belted Galloway ? 9am; Galloway ? Judging to commence at conclusion of the Belted Galloway Cattle Classes; Hereford ? 9am; Beef Shorthorn ? Judging to commence at conclusion of the Hereford Cattle Classes; ...
- A stargazing walk at the Holies, Berkshire
- But bear in mind The area is grazed by Aberdeen Angus and Belted Galloway cattle. Though normally calm, they can become aggressive if they feel their calves are threatened, so be sure to give them a wide berth. How to get there From Reading, ...
- Country Fair at The Argory
- Belted Galloway cattle, Gloucestershire old spots and Saddleback pigs, rare breeds of sheep and poultry will create some unusual sounds and smells on the property. Some lamas and alpacas will also make an appearance. The Armagh Rhymers will provide a ...
Guernsey
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Guernsey cattle, are named for the British Channel Island of Guernsey. Guernsey cows have exceptional milk, which is produced in great quantities. They are listed as "watch", by the ALBC.
Storey's Illustrated Breed Guide to Sheep, Goats, Cattle and Pigs: 163 Breeds from Common to Rare (Storeys Illustrated Breed Gde
Storey's Illustrated Breed Guide to Sheep, Goats, Cattle and Pigs: 163 Breeds from Common to Rare (Storeys Illustrated Breed Gde)
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Milking Devon with Calf
Milking Devon cattle, are an American breed, which are descendants of British Devon Cattle brought to North America in the 1600s. They are hardy, and are useful for milk, beef, and for use as oxen.
They are thought to be one of the most endangered cattle breeds in the world. Milking Devon Cattle are listed as "critical" by the ALCB. There are fewer than 200 animals registered annually in the United States.
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Milking Devon, with Randall Lineback in the background. Photo: my own
Milking Devon Cow. Photo: my own
Pineywoods Cow
Pineywoods cattle are listed as "critically rare" by the ALBC, with fewer than 200 animals registered annually in the U.S. Pineywoods cattle are descendants of cattle brought to American by Spanish explorers, in the 1500s. The Pineywoods cattle breed, survived only because a few families kept pure bred animals.
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Pineywoods Cow. Photo: my own
Randall Lineback
Randall Lineback
Randall Lineback, with Brown Swiss in the background.
Randall Lineback cattle are listed as Critically rare, by ALBC. There are fewer than 200 animals registered annually in the United States.
Randall Lineback. Photo: my own
Red Poll
Red Poll Heifer
Other Rare Breeds
Milking Shorthorn
Devon or Beef Devon
More Animals
Feedback is Welcome
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MaryStuart
May 5, 2012 @ 11:33 pm | delete
- I never knew about all these different cattle breeds. I really learned a lot from reading your lens.
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kiwinana71
May 5, 2012 @ 10:24 pm | delete
- Great lens. I have been around animals all my life, loved the photos especially the little belted Galloway calf, we do have them, and many Ayrshire also. Thanks for sharing. Blessed
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MelonyVaughan
Apr 25, 2012 @ 2:06 pm | delete
- Beautiful breeds! I love the rocks star hair on a few of these breeds.
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GregCunningham
Apr 24, 2012 @ 9:04 am | delete
- WOW, great lens. A whole lot of good information.
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WriterJanis
Apr 11, 2012 @ 3:33 am | delete
- Stunning photographs. Don't know much about cattle, but I love the way you made this lens. Blessed.
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