Highland Cattle Quiz

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Highland Cattle Quiz

This Scottish breed is a very particular one because it not only has long horns but it also has a long wavy and wooly coat that comes in various colors, such as black, brown, yellow, white, gray, and silver. How much do you think you know about this breed? Take our quiz and find out now.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 
    What is this breed commonly used for?
    • A. 

      Its wool production

    • B. 

      Its leather production

    • C. 

      Its meat production

    • D. 

      Its milk production

  • 2. 
    How heavy are the makes on average?
    • A. 

      500 kg

    • B. 

      600 kg

    • C. 

      800 kg

    • D. 

      1000 kg

  • 3. 
    How heavy are the females on average?
    • A. 

      350 kg

    • B. 

      300 kg

    • C. 

      500 kg

    • D. 

      600 kg

  • 4. 
    How tall are the females on average?
    • A. 

      2 feet tall

    • B. 

      3 feet tall

    • C. 

      4 feet tall

    • D. 

      5 feet tall

  • 5. 
    How tall are the males on average?
    • A. 

      5 ft tall

    • B. 

      6 ft tall

    • C. 

      7 ft tall

    • D. 

      4 ft tall

  • 6. 
    How long is their gestation period?
    • A. 

      290 days

    • B. 

      300 days

    • C. 

      400 days

    • D. 

      150 days

  • 7. 
    How many calves are normally born?
    • A. 

      1 or 2

    • B. 

      3

    • C. 

      4

    • D. 

      6

  • 8. 
    When is sexual maturity reached with them?
    • A. 

      At about 18 months

    • B. 

      At about 10 months

    • C. 

      At about 2 years

    • D. 

      At about 3 years

  • 9. 
    What is their expected lifespan?
    • A. 

      Up to 25 years

    • B. 

      Up to 40 years

    • C. 

      Up to 20 years

    • D. 

      Up to 30 years

  • 10. 
    Who is known to be their direct ancestor?
    • A. 

      The Hamitic water buffalo

    • B. 

      The Hamitic buffalo

    • C. 

      The Hamitic Longhorn

    • D. 

      The Hamitic Shorthorn