cattle world longest established breeds beef cattle named region scotland originated 17th century found parts world canada usa australia found parts world exported canada australia breed enjoyed success 1950s subsided foot mouth crisis today breed enjoying revival demands beef market breed considered average size thick coat climate native scotland etymology ancient region located south west scotland word derived words south scotland history breed comes cattle native south west region scotland fully developed 17th century originally variation breed including different colours patterns original herd book registered black cattle gene red colour persisted population eventually allowed herd book result black common colour red shades formed introduced canada registered registry introduced usa cattle registered american herd book created formed recognise coloured cattle met outrage ban later lifted cattle introduced australia 1950s breed enjoyed success beef market demanded low input feed cattle high quality meat crisis commonly referred mad cow disease caused export ban cases found cattle created fear associated cattle breed numbers declined recent years seen changes bigger demanded issue size featured circles causes great debate adjustments adoption today breed original characteristics demand demand high quality meat requires economical production characteristics average cow weigh pounds average bull weighing pounds healthy birth weight pounds thick double layered coat thick coat hair bodies minimal outer layer fat bodies create waste slaughter coat sheds summer months warmer climates despite animal usual use beef production evidence cumberland cheese production naturally instead horns bone skull called poll breed coat thick warmth guard hairs help shed water making adapted climates population thought breed number fewer cattle world located specifically scotland breed rare united_states livestock class breed watch societies new zealand
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