In ancient times all cattle had horns, but as a result of selective breeding, many breeds of cattle lost their horns. Highlanders, Texas Long Horns, and Watussi are a few breeds that still grow horns.

When an 800-pound cow stares you down, you take notice. Friday, May 25, 2018 The Livestock Conservancy, which is based in Pittsboro, calls these breeds "Heritage Breeds" This week, May 20-26, is ...

Though the first thought that may come to mind with the word "Watusi" is a crazy dance fad in the 1960s, that was just a frivolous flash-in-the-pan compared to what the Watusi cattle breed ...

The genetically modified dairy cow will be identical in every way to other livestock but without the horns, in order to cut the risk of injury to farmers, walkers and other animals.

SCIENTISTS have created genetically-edited cows that are born without horns in the hope of creating a potential alternative to de-horning. This ‘unpleasant’ operation is done to lots of… ...

Scientists are trying to create a ‘health and safety’ cow by genetically modifying the animals to have no horns, in order to reduce the risk of injuring farmers, walkers and other creatures.

In contrast, most dairy cattle have horns, which are a menace and must be burned off. And while conventional breeding techniques have created some hornless varieties, the cows’ milk isn’t as good.

These cows have adapted to hilly areas and have a balanced gait while walking in difficult terrain. Its horns are curved upward and inward. They are mainly used for bullock power, milk, and manure.

When an 800-pound cow stares you down, you take notice. When she's a new mother with a pair of two-foot horns pointed in your direction because you're a bit closer to her calf than she likes, you ...