The Highland is a rustic Scottish breed and originating in the Scottish Highlands and the islands of the Outer Hebrides in Scotland. Highlands have a shaggy golden coat with large horns extruding on the side. The reason for the long shaggy coat is to endure intemperate conditions in the fields. The first herd-book dates to 1885; two separate kinds of Highland – a smaller island type, typically black, and a larger mainland variety, typically golden – were registered as single breeds. It is primarily produced for beef and has been exported to many other countries. It is said that milk and meat in the Highlands are high in fat and can be used to lower cholesterol.
Highland Cattle have a shoulder height between 35.4”-47.2” (90-120 cm), body length from 62”-81” (157-206 cm), standing height of roughly 37.4”-48.8” (95-124 cm), and a body width of 19.3”-25.2” (49-64 cm). Weights of Highland Cattle vary between males and females with males weighing between 1500-2000 lb (680-910 kg) and females from 900-1200 lb (410-545 kg). Highland Cattle have a typical productive lifespan of 1-3 years and natural lifespan of 15-22 years.
The Highland is a rustic Scottish breed and originating in the Scottish Highlands and the islands of the Outer Hebrides in Scotland. Highlands have a shaggy golden coat with large horns extruding on the side. The reason for the long shaggy coat is to endure intemperate conditions in the fields. The first herd-book dates to 1885; two separate kinds of Highland – a smaller island type, typically black, and a larger mainland variety, typically golden – were registered as single breeds. It is primarily produced for beef and has been exported to many other countries. It is said that milk and meat in the Highlands are high in fat and can be used to lower cholesterol.
Highland Cattle have a shoulder height between 35.4”-47.2” (90-120 cm), body length from 62”-81” (157-206 cm), standing height of roughly 37.4”-48.8” (95-124 cm), and a body width of 19.3”-25.2” (49-64 cm). Weights of Highland Cattle vary between males and females with males weighing between 1500-2000 lb (680-910 kg) and females from 900-1200 lb (410-545 kg). Highland Cattle have a typical productive lifespan of 1-3 years and natural lifespan of 15-22 years.
