Contact Information

Dr. Tony Pescatore, Ph.D.
Interim Department Chair

900 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

+1 (859) 257-2686

Beef Cattle Discovery - Breeds - Scottish Highland

Beef Cattle Discovery - Breeds - Scottish Highland

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.
Scottish Highland - bull
Bull

 

Scottish Highland - cow
Cow

Photos provided by American Highland Cattle Association

Contact Information

Dr. Tony Pescatore, Ph.D.
Interim Department Chair

900 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

+1 (859) 257-2686