Some English Longhorns - Dunster Castle

[andybob]

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Some longhorns belonging to my neighbours - Luttrell family

 

[ALACOWMAN]

How abundant are they around there?? Wonder has anyone ever crossed them on the Texas longhorn ..looks like a good one to beef em up,while hanging on to their hide and horn..

 

[andybob]

There are several herds here on Exmoor, they are increasing in number for grazing on public land where using native breeds is required as part of the conditions to grazing, their ability to do well on poor forage is another advantage, and they attract a premium when finished entirely on grass. Have no information on Texas/English crosses, but would be an interesting experiment.

 

[Lazy M]

Much beefier than Texas longhorns. Wonder if they are as hardy and offer the lean beef? If so they may be a good option for the finished beef/ grass fed niche.

 

[andybob]

Much beefier than Texas longhorns. Wonder if they are as hardy and offer the lean beef? If so they may be a good option for the finished beef/ grass fed niche.

The official website Lazy M;https://www.longhorncattlesociety.com/about-us/

 

[76 Bar]

Many thanks for posting the pics and website andybob! Interesting historical cattle and amazing horns. Did a bit of investigating. It appears black roans are non typical. Presume the photos of the Dunster cattle reflected some cross breeding with black cattle.

 

[andybob]

76 Bar I will check the history of the herd with the owners, I was under the impression they are a heritage herd but haven't discussed the history with the owners.

 

[Workinonit Farm]

Those are some nice looking animals! Much more beefy-looking than I expected.

 

[ALACOWMAN]

They have a wild horn pattern....

 

[76 Bar]

76 Bar I will check the history of the herd with the owners, I was under the impression they are a heritage herd but haven't discussed the history with the owners.

Looking forward to what you discover from the Luttrell family!
This site was very informative:
http://www.thecattlesite.com/breeds/beef/61/english-longhorn/

 

[Son of Butch]

I wonder how much DNA Shorthorns originating in England and English Longhorns might share.

 

[andybob]

Many thanks for posting the pics and website andybob! Interesting historical cattle and amazing horns. Did a bit of investigating. It appears black roans are non typical. Presume the photos of the Dunster cattle reflected some cross breeding with black cattle.

The Dunster herd does not register with the Society at present so assuming that the cattle in question are purebred, the black colouration is an historic colour and it is discouraged as it leads to black horns and feet which, when horns were used for button making, was undesirable.