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Highland Cattle Exhibit

PictureHighland Bull
Scottish Highland Cattle have been in the United States since the late 1880’s. They require little in the way of shelter, are a disease resistant breed and seem to thrive in conditions where other breeds might perish.
 
Highland cows and bulls are even-tempered and will warn you when you are overstepping your welcome. The cow is a devoted and attentive mother. She is also protective of her calf; watch for the dip of her head when she feels you are too close – it is a warning to back off. The bull is ruler of his herd. We have watched our bulls step in to break up fights between others in the herd. The bull is also gentle with the calves, letting them eat alongside him, walk with him and hang around.
 
The Highland breed has a double hair coat – a long, coarse outer layer and a soft wooly under layer. This coat reduces the need for expensive barns and shelters. Because of the double coat, Highland Cattle do not need a layer of back fat for insulation. In early spring, they shed and they enjoy a good combing to help the process along. Highland Cattle manage well in warmer climates and produce less hair. The Highland breed produces a lean cut of meat from forage that other beef breeds do not willingly consume.
 
Highlands come in all colors and mixture of colors. The traditional, accepted colors are white, silver-gray, black, yellow, red and brindle (a mix of black and red). Cows will average 900 – 1200 pounds when mature and bulls between 1500 – 1800 pounds. The cow’s horns usually curve upward, while the bull's curve forward.
 
Contributed by Lois Bremner

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Spokane Highland Games Association
PO Box 18273
Spokane, WA 99228

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  • Home
  • About
    • Organization
    • Location
    • History
    • Contact
  • Events
    • Piping & Drumming >
      • Individual Pipe & Drum Events & Rules
      • Pipe Band Events & Rules
      • Highland Bagpipe Facts
      • Snare Drum Facts
    • Highland Dance >
      • Highland Dance Rules
      • Highland Dance Registration
    • Heavy Athletics >
      • Athletics Rules & Events
      • Athletics Registration
    • Celtic Entertainment
    • Scottish Country Dancers
    • Shortbread Contest
    • Haggis Tasting
    • Robert Burns Poetry
    • Celtic Storytelling
    • Highland Cattle Exhibit
    • Blacksmith Demonstration
    • Sword Fighting Demonstration
    • Kid's Games
    • Tug O' War
    • British Car Display
  • Clans
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