Welcome to The Bovine Buff

Discover numerous unique cattle breeds from around the globe and how they have impacted the world we live in.

Horn and Hide: Texas Longhorn

Welcome back to The Bovine Buff! This week, you're learning about a true American icon: the Texas Longhorn. Known for their signature long, sweeping horns and rich history, Texas Longhorns aren't just a symbol of the state. They represent resilience, strength, and the spirit of the American West.

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Golden Rule: Guernsey

Welcome back to The Bovine Buff! This week, you’re learning about the dairy world’s golden treasure, the Guernsey. Known for its beautiful coloring and rich milk, the Guernsey is often called “the royal breed," and for good reason. These cows don’t just look good in a pasture; they deliver some of the most nutrient-packed milk on the market.

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All Ears: Brahman

Welcome back to The Bovine Buff! This week, you're learning about one of the most heat-tolerant, insect-resistant, and globally influential cattle breeds out there: the Brahman. Whether you're raising cattle in the heat of Texas or just curious about how breeds adapt to their environment, Brahmans have a story worth knowing.

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Fluffy Cows: Highland

Welcome back to The Bovine Buff! This week, you're exploring one of the most visually striking and rugged cattle breeds out there: the Highland. With their long, shaggy coats and sweeping horns, Highland cattle look like something out of a medieval painting, but these animals are far more than just a pretty face.

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Got Milk?: Holstein

Welcome back to The Bovine Buff! This week, you’re diving into one of the most iconic cattle breeds in the world: the Holstein. While you may know them for their distinctive black-and-white coat, there’s so much more to them than meets the eye!

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Certified Standard: Angus

Welcome back to The Bovine Buff! This week, you're learning about the most important beef cattle breed: Angus. Angus-influenced cattle make up about 80% of the American beef herd—that's around 74 million individual animals!

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Welcome to The Bovine Buff: Auroch

Welcome to The Bovine Buff! In each blog post I'll teach about a new cattle breed and its importance in our world today. In honor of my first post, I would like to start with the very first true cattle species: the Auroch.

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Cattle Breeds: An Encyclopedia

Cattle Breeds: An Encyclopedia is the central source for the information included in my blog posts. Written by Marleen Felius and published by Trafalgar Square Books in 2007, Cattle Breeds covers the history and impact of about 700 different cattle breeds from around the world.

If you are interested in borrowing this book, click here to view at the Internet Archive.

If you are interested in purchasing this book, click here to view at AllBookstores.com.

About The Bovine Buff

As The Bovine Buff, I am passionate about all things bovine. My mission is to provide valuable information to cattle enthusiasts around the world. Join me in celebrating the beauty and importance of cattle in our lives by discovering the many unique breeds around the world.

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