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By Hollie Crawshaw\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 21 April 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Britain is home to a variety of native cattle breeds, ranging from beef cattle to dairy cattle. A walk in the countryside will, almost inevitably, take you through a field of cows<\/a>. But how do you tell the difference between native British cattle breeds?<\/p>\n

T get you started, we\u2019ve put together a list of some of Britain\u2019s most common cattle breeds and how to identify them. Before examine the different cattle breeds, it\u2019s worth asking the question, \u201chow dangerous are cows to walkers<\/a>?\u201d<\/p>\n

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Ayreshire calves at a pasture in rural Sussex\/Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

How dangerous are cows to walkers?<\/h3>\n

Calm, cud-chewing bovines or a serious threat to walkers \u2013 just how dangerous are cows in Britain\u2019s countryside? Grazing cows are an ubiquitous sight in the British countryside, and many a public footpath snakes through fields full of cattle, usually so used to humans that they barely give walkers a second glance.<\/p>\n

But recent reports of these traditionally docile animals injuring and even killing people has worried visitors to rural areas. Are livestock in public places more of a danger than we think?<\/p>\n

Mostly, common sense is needed \u2013 especially if you are dog walking, and you can enjoy country walks without fear.<\/p>\n

Here is our advice on how to stay safe when walking near cattle<\/a><\/p>\n

Common native British cattle breeds<\/h2>\n

English longhorn<\/h3>\n
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Male English longhorns can weigh up to 1000kgs\/Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

The longhorn is a breed of beef cattle recognised, unsurprisingly, by big long horns, and also sports a brown and white coat. Large in size, the Longhorn is a hardy breed considered a good calving cow with a high milk yield. Originating from Craven in northern England, the cow produces high butter fat contents in its milk, making it good for making butter and cheese products.<\/p>\n

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