English Longhorn Cattle - Livestock showcase - Scottish Smallholder Festival 2020

The Longhorn is beyond equal as a suckler cow. Its combination of qualities in terms of milk, calving ease, longevity, docility, length and leanness of body is unrivalled by any other breed. It has stood the test of time but does not rest on its laurels. Responding to market trends the breed continues to adapt and improve, so much so that the Longhorn is now superbly placed to meet the challenges of Quality Beef Production in the 21st Century.

Whilst their horns may, to some, give an opposite impression Longhorns are noted for their exceptional docility, an extremely important consideration when establishing a herd. This quality, combined with their attractive appearance will engender greater stockmanship in cattleman and farmer alike.

This video is part of the rare and native breed livestock showcase for the 2020 Scottish Smallholder Festival, organised by Smallholding Scotland.

Produced by Doonies Rare Breeds Farm. Doonies Rare Breeds Farm is one of only two Rare Breeds Survival Trust Approved conservation farm parks in Scotland. We cover 134 acres on the southern side of Aberdeen and specialise in breeding rare and endangered breeds of British Livestock that are at risk of extinction.

Doonies Farm: https://dooniesfarm.co.uk/
Longhorn Cattle Society: https://www.longhorncattlesociety.com/
Scottish Smallholder Festival: https://ssgf.uk/
Smallholding Scotland: https://smallholding.scot/

Supported by The Scottish Government and SRUC.

Scottish Government: https://www.gov.scot/
SRUC: https://www.sruc.ac.uk