Highland cattle

Highland
	Cow on Dartmoor, in south-west England
Conservation status	FAO (2007): not at risk; DAD-IS (2021): endangered/at risk; RBST:UK native breeds;
Other names	Kyloe; Long-haired Highland Cattle; Long-haired Scottish Cattle; North Highland Cattle; Scottish Cattle; Scottish Highland Cattle; West Highland Cattle;
Country of origin	Scotland
Distribution	worldwide
Standard	The Highland Cattle Society
Use	meat
Traits
Weight	Male: average: 650 kg; Female: average: 450 kg;
Height	Male: average: 125 cm; Female: average: 105 cm;
Coat	red-brown; yellow; pale/silver; dun/brindle; black;
Horn status	horned in both sexes
	Cattle; Bos (primigenius) taurus;

The Highland (Scottish Gaelic: Bò Ghàidhealach; Scots: Heilan coo) is a Scottish breed of rustic cattle. It originated in the Scottish Highlands and the Western Islands of Scotland and has long horns and a long shaggy coat. It is a hardy breed, able to withstand the intemperate conditions in the region. The first herd-book dates from 1885; two types – a smaller island type, usually black, and a larger mainland type, usually dun – were registered as a single breed. It is reared primarily for beef, and has been exported to several other countries.^[4]

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Traits
Cow on Dartmoor, in south-west England
Conservation status	FAO (2007): not at risk^[1]^: 144 DAD-IS (2021): endangered/at risk^[2] RBST:UK native breeds^[3]
Other names	Kyloe Long-haired Highland Cattle Long-haired Scottish Cattle North Highland Cattle Scottish Cattle Scottish Highland Cattle West Highland Cattle
Country of origin	Scotland
Distribution	worldwide
Standard	The Highland Cattle Society
Use	meat
Weight	Male: average: 650 kg^[2] Female: average: 450 kg^[2]
Height	Male: average: 125 cm^[2] Female: average: 105 cm^[2]
Coat	red-brown yellow pale/silver dun/brindle black
Horn status	horned in both sexes
Cattle Bos (primigenius) taurus