Beef Breeds: Scottish highland

From the Beef Breeds of the World series

Ruth Nicolaus
Jun 4, 2020
Jun 4, 2020 Updated Feb 10, 2021

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Scottish highland 5 — **The highland breed is known for its hardiness and exceptional forage ability.**
Photo courtesy American Highland Cattle Association

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Cattle Facts: Scottish highland

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Scottish highland 4 — **The highland breed is known for its longevity and tender meat.**
Photo courtesy American Highland Cattle Association

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Scottish highland 2 — **A highland cow stands with her calf. The breed is known for its strong maternal traits, protective of not only their calf but other calves as well.**
Photo courtesy American Highland Cattle Association

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Photo courtesy American Highland Cattle Association

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Scottish Highland 3 — **A highland cow stands in the snow. The breed has two coats of hair: an undercoat, and an overcoat, which is well-oiled to shed rain and snow.**
Photo courtesy American Highland Cattle Association

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Ruth Nicolaus can be reached at editorial@midwestmessenger.com.

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