Overview
The Irish Moiled Cow is one of the most recognized breeds in Ireland. They are polled cows (which means that they do not grow horns) and are generally red with a white line on the back and stomach. They are usually known to have a flecked face and are dual producers. Dual producing cows are used for beef but also dairies which is not common with most cows. These cows fit within the average height and weight of a typical species, around 650 kg. It originated in County Leitrim, County Sligo, and County Donegal, but the breed is now found throughout in Northern Ireland. The name Irish Moiled Cow originated from the term “Maol.” This term is Gaelic and references to the dome and the fact that these cows do not have horns. It is very distinctive how their head is shaped like a mound. These cows are also extremely endangered, and up until 1970 the decline was substantial. In 1970 one breeder had been keeping the Irish Moiled Cow an actual animal and not just another extinct statistic. This breeder had only 30 female cows left and was struggling to keep the cows breeding. Today the statistics have improved greatly and are now being produced in both Ireland and England.
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