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Livestock => Cattle => Topic started by: waterbuffalofarmer on January 05, 2016, 03:40:04 pm

Title: Can someone tell me something about normande cattle?
Post by: waterbuffalofarmer on January 05, 2016, 03:40:04 pm

I have thoroughly researched this breed, as my father is keen on getting a couple. There is conflicting info about whether this breed of cow has horns or not. I was wondering whether any of you knew whether this particular breed of cow is horned or polled? If it does have horns do they go up in both the bull and the cow, or do they go down? Really hoping someone can answer this question for me.
Thanks

Title: Re: Can someone tell me something about normande cattle?
Post by: nutterly_uts on January 05, 2016, 04:19:05 pm

Quote from: waterbuffalofarmer on January 05, 2016, 03:40:04 pm

There is conflicting info about whether this breed of cow has horns or not.

I don't know the breed but presumably this indicates a predominantly polled breed where horns occur so you could buy either but if you bred them it would be a bit of lottery without careful research?

Title: Re: Can someone tell me something about normande cattle?
Post by: waterbuffalofarmer on January 05, 2016, 05:26:35 pm

I know. I'm trying to look into it but the internet isn't being very helpful. Could someone suggest a book of dairy breeds which would include it?

Title: Re: Can someone tell me something about normande cattle?
Post by: nutterly_uts on January 05, 2016, 05:33:39 pm

Why not ring the breed club secretary?