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English Longhorn cattle
| Place of Origin | The English Longhorn originated in northwest and central England and Ireland. |
| Origin | The English Longhorn became the first breed, in the mid-1700s, that were improved by Robert Bakewell of Leicestershire, England. Bakewell pioneered the use of inbreeding technique in cattle selection. He selected the English Longhorn for quick growth and heavy hindquarters. His selection efforts led the breed to become the most widely used throughout England and Ireland until it was surpasses by the Shorthorn breed in the early 1800s. The breed declined rapidly for nearly 200 years until it was rescued by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. The efforts of RBST in 1980 resulted in 255 registered English Longhorns. |
| Purpose | They are used primarily for meat production. |
| Appearance | Colours are red, brown or grey and white; often blotched in areas. |
| Horns | Long, cream horns that curve around the face. |
| Cows Average Weight | 500 - 600 kg (1,102 - 1,323 lbs) |
| Bulls Average Weight | 1,000 kg (2,205 kg) |
| Other Considerations | Difference from Texas Longhorns; English Longhorns have curved horns that tend to grow down around the face, framing it, whereas Texas Longhorns' horns usually grow up and out, away from the face. Texas Longhorn cattle can be any colour a cow can be other than blue-roan, while English Longhorns are only brown and white |
