Buyer question
How big do Highland cattle get?
Our Animal Library lists the Highland cattle at cows 900–1,300 lb (mature weight).
Source: the Highland cattle page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Highland cattle in the Animal Library
The detail
Highland cattle come from the Scottish Highlands and islands, with long shaggy coats and wide horns. They thrive on rough forage and cold weather, and many small farms keep them as much for their looks as their lean beef.
What to weigh
Heavy coats make summer heat hard; they need shade and water in warm states. They grow slowly, and horns demand room at feeders and in trailers.