New Zealand Introduced Animals > Scottish Highland CattleScottish Highland CattleDomesticated Livestock – Rare BreedORIGIN: Scotland. BREED DESCRIPTION: Long shaggy coats and lyre shaped horns. USE IN NEW ZEALAND: For the production of milk and breeders interests. GENERAL: In the early part of last century these cattle were critically rare, but in recent times a strong resurgence for the breed has seen its population soar the world over. In 1976 Willowbank began breeding these animals with the use of artificial insemination, creating a dynasty that has lasted over 25 years. |
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