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Chillingham Wild Cattle Heritage and Inbreeding Insight
In Northumberland the Chillingham wild cattle, descendants of ancient aurochs, remain pure and largely unmanaged aside from winter feed. Despite severe 1947 winters, calves have been born in recent years, sustaining the herd under the Chillingham Wild Cattle Association. The article notes inbreeding effects, size changes, and horn shape, with bulls and cows averaging about 1000 and 800 pounds respectively, and emphasizes their conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bret
Chillingham
England
Northumberland
Chillingham Park
Challingham
Chillingham Wild Cattle Association, Limited