Highland Charmer
by Ginger Stein
Title
Highland Charmer
Artist
Ginger Stein
Medium
Photograph - Animal Photography
Description
Highland cows are a Scottish cattle breed. They have long horns and long, wavy, woolly coats that are colored black, brown, yellow, white, grey, "silver" or tan, and they also may be brindled. Highlands are raised primarily for their meat. They originated in the Highlands and Outer Hebrides islands of Scotland and were first mentioned in the 6th century AD. The first herd book described two distinct types of Highland cattle but, due to crossbreeding between the two, only one type now exists and is registered. They have since been exported worldwide.
They are a hardy breed, having been bred to withstand the conditions in the Scottish Highlands. Their long hair gives the breed its ability to overwinter. Bulls can weigh up to 800 kilograms (1,800 pounds) and cows can weigh up to 500 kilograms (1,100 pounds). Their milk generally has a very high butterfat content, and their meat, regarded as of the highest quality, is gaining mainstream acceptance as it is lower in cholesterol than other varieties of beef. But this guy is just too cute to be a hamburger!
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July 29th, 2018
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Comments (8)
Judy Vincent
Adorable capture! This will be the “Mammals” photo of the day on the USA Photographers group home page for 2/13/2020!
Debby Pueschel
This is truly an adorable cow! But I do think I will be keeping my distance is I saw one! FL
Mona Stut
Wonderful image LF
Ginger Stein replied:
He had such a cute yet lonely expression - felt like he was saying, "come paly with me"!
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