Buyer question
How long do Highland cattle live?
Our Animal Library gives the Highland cattle a lifespan of 18–20+ years.
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.
- Hardiness
- 5 out of 5 (Built for cold)
- Origin
- Scotland
- Best fit
- Cold climates, hobby farms
- Upkeep
- 3 out of 5 (Horns, heavy coat)
- Temperament
- Docile, quiet
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.