Dual Purpose +
Shetland cattle were used for both milk and meat, without this valuable asset many families would not have survived.Dual purpose does not really desribe their multi faceted assets because not only are they good milkers who produce highly nutritious meat, but they are extremely suitable for conservation grazing.
Easy Calving +
Due to their conformation they calve easily even to larger bulls.
Longevity +
Cows can calf late into their teens, thus fewer replacement breeding stock are required.
Hardiness and Thriftiness +
Hardy and thrifty, shetland cattle, have an innate ability to convert low quality grazing into efficient milk and meat production.
Why choose Shetland Cattle +
In choosing this unique cattle breed, you are not only contributing to the preservation of the Living Heritage of Britain's most northerly outpost, but you are will also reap all the potential benifits of a low maintenance suckler cow, with the real advantages of modern commercial types.
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