The Old Gloucester or Gloucester is a traditional British breed of cattle originating in Gloucestershire and surrounding areas in the West Country of England. It was originally a triple-purpose breed, reared for milk, for beef and for draught use; it is now a dual-purpose animal.

2022年9月29日 · The Gloucester is one of the oldest breeds and it originated in the Severn Vale and throughout Gloucestershire, England as early as the 13 th Century. They were valued for their meat, milk (producing cheese) and as strong draught oxen.

The Gloucester is one of our rarest and oldest native cattle breeds. Traditionally a dairy cow, it has earned the reputation as a truly dual purpose animal, producing both high quality beef and milk from poorer quality grazing.

Also known by: Gloucestershire, Old Gloucester, Old Gloucestershire Gloucester Cattle are an ancient breed, numerous in the Severn Vale as early as the 13th century. They were valued for their milk (producing double Gloucester Cheese), their beef, and …

2024年8月26日 · The Gloucester cattle are a multi-purpose breed of cattle which are raised for milk, meat and also for draft purposes. The breed originated from Gloucestershire and surrounding areas in the West Country of England. It was valued for their milk production, but now also raised for meat.

Gloucester cattle are an ancient breed, numerous in the Severn Vale as early as the 13th century. They were valued for their milk (for Double Gloucester cheese), their beef, and for providing strong draught oxen.

2024年2月24日 · Picture a cow, but not just any cow. Imagine a beautiful creature with a rich, chocolate-colored coat, a snowy white stripe running down its back, and elegant, curving horns. Welcome to the world of Gloucester cattle, a rare heritage breed with a fascinating past and a precarious future.

1200 - 1750: Growing wealth and popularity Gloucester cattle are an ancient breed, numerous in the Severn Vale and throughout Gloucestershire as early as the 13th century. They were valued for their meat and milk (producing cheese) and as strong draught oxen.

Gloucester Cattle are an ancient breed that has been common in the Severn Valley area since the 13th century. They were originally a tripurpose breed, valued for their milk, beef and as draught oxen.

Fast forward 44 years to a farm a few miles north of Gloucester and it is clear reports of the breed’s death have been greatly exaggerated. The revival, started by a defiant few, including Eric Freeman who bought 33 cattle from the Arlingham dispersal, is gathering pace.