The Shetland is a small, hardy Scottish breed of cattle from the Shetland Islands to the north of mainland Scotland. The cattle are normally black and white in colour but there are smaller numbers in grey, red and dun. Cattle were one of the originally domesticated breeds of livestock kept by the Neolithic settlers of the Shetland islands.

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The Shetland is a small, wool-producing breed of sheep originating in the Shetland Isles, Scotland, but is now also kept in many other parts of the world. It is part of the Northern European short-tailed sheep group, and it is closely related to the extinct Scottish Dunface .

Sheep have lived on the Shetland Islands for well over 1,000 years, adapting to the harsh environment and thriving in the cold, wet climate. The sheep of Shetland were an important part of subsistence agriculture of the islands, and the rugged habitat and geographical isolation produced a breed that is distinct and significant.

2022年9月29日 · They excel in traditional roles such as smallholding and extensive grass-fed commercial beef systems, and they are eminently suitable for use in conservation grazing, a strong growth area in livestock farming. Today they are classed as dual purpose breed.

Shetland cattle, Scandinavian in origin, are an angular dairy breed with legendary longevity and resistance to diseases.

2024年8月26日 · The Shetland cattle are a multi-purpose breed of cattle from the Shetland Isles. They are suitable for milk and meat production and also good for draft. The breed is noted mainly for their use in crofting in Shetland. The Shetland Isles is …

Shetland cattle are known for their hardiness and ability to thrive in harsh weather conditions due to its adaptation to the Shetland Islands' climate. They have small, compact bodies and are known for their docile temperaments. The cattle's long, hairy …

Shetland Sheep are one of the smallest of the British sheep. The ewes are usually hornless, and the rams have nicely-rounded horns, not too heavy, nor too close together. Their head is well carried, their face is of medium length with a straight nose and bright eyes, the back is straight and of medium length.

Shetland cattle are robust and produce quality milk and meat as well as being environmentally friendly. Use our searchable database to find pedigree data on individual cattle, or check breeding compatibility between any bull and cow within our database. To make Bye-Laws for conducting the business and regulating the proceedings of the Society.