British White

The British White is one of the oldest breeds in Britain with direct links with the ancient indigenous wild white cattle of Great Britain. This breed originated from Whalley Abbey, Lancashire.

In 1765 some of the original white polled cattle from this farm were taken down to Norfolk by Mary Assheton into Gunton Park. Gunton Park cattle are said to have been the foundations of two herds, one near Aylsham which not much is known about but became almost extinct by the plague in 1860, only two animals remained. From these two the herd was built up again to help in the foundation of many other herds.    more...

Upcoming British White Cattle Shows and Events

The Royal Welsh Show
     Location: Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys, Wales, LD2 3SY, Powys, United Kingdom
     When: Monday 20th to Thursday 23rd July 2009

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