heritage beef breed cattle originating west southern scotland adapted living poor region exact origin breed unclear white belt distinguishes cattle native black cattle result cross breeding dutch cattle belt gives primarily raised quality beef purchased striking appearance united_states nicknamed cows color pattern reminiscent sandwich consisting chocolate cream filling black red coat colors caused gene black red breeds cattle breed history origin white belt unknown generally presumed come cross breeding dutch cattle known polled herd book started registered breeders acquired herd book formed scotland organization changed cattle longer registered keeps records oversees registration white red currently thriving breeding programme overseen guided imported united_states east new_york known formed united_states july pennsylvania quebec canada east michigan known population informally known currently listed recovering breed means annual united_states global population exceeding status means watch list formally removed watch list having recovered sufficiently devastation foot mouth crisis early 2000s reached excess registered breeding females cattle registered characteristics cattle naturally polled visible characteristics long hair coat broad white belt completely body coarse outer coat helps shed rain soft provides enabling breed spend winter outside prominent recognized breed societies comparatively rare sought female registered herd book white belt registered appendix bull registered herd book white belt color caused gene causes silver highland cattle weigh pounds pounds usual pounds cows weigh pounds pounds usual pounds generally weigh pounds generally quiet temperament maintain maternal instinct protect perceived threats suited rough grazing land utilize coarse grasses breeds able maintain good condition ideal pasture produce high quality beef product grass
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