Beef Cattle Discovery - Breeds - Scottish Highland

Scottish Highland

• Origin - Highland area, Scotland.
• Color - Primarily red, however black, yellow, dun, white brindle and silver are all considered traditional colors.
• Other Descriptors - Long hair coats, horned, medium frame size.
• Important Traits - Docile, exceptional mothering and calving ease, longevity in the cow herd.  Great browsers, use horns to clear brush and survive on a variety of feedstuffs.

Photos provided by American Highland Cattle Association