These photos were taken on one of our walks over Christmas. I was very nervous of these bulls, probably because of their horns, and the fact that a few stones and a bit of wire was all that separated them from me! Anyway I couldn’t get close enough and manage to focus properly so the first few were a bit out of focus. This one was the best of the bunch. I have no idea what they are, and we’d never seen them before on our trips out.
EDIT: Having been pointed out to me the fact that you never see more than one or two bulls in a field, and on closer inspection, I realize that these are, in fact, cows not bulls. I would still be nervous of their horns though ;O)
Below is the photo that Mo, being braver than I, took! The facial markings were not as unusual on this one though.
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Tarheel Rambler
said on 20 January 2009 at 11:00
Unless I miss my bet, those are probably steers and not bulls. Even a breeding operation will normally only have one or two bulls, and if they are feeding them to put steak on the table they are steers.
But, all of that aside, you got some great pictures. There are people here in the U.S. that make an entire career of photographing livestock. Nice job.
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beetle
said on 20 January 2009 at 13:41
Tarheel Rambler: Of course, you’re right! I should have realized that you never see several bulls in a field – still I was nervous all the same :O)
Sandie
said on 20 January 2009 at 15:13
Well they look like cows with horns to me. They appear to have a vital piece of their equipment missing if they are males!!
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beetle
said on 20 January 2009 at 16:09
Sandie: Well, yes, I did notice the lack of the necessary equipment once I looked ha ha!
Liudmila
said on 20 January 2009 at 17:23
Oh,how beautiful they are!!! Italian cows are all nude…
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beetle
said on 20 January 2009 at 18:23
Liudmila: Nude cows?!!! How strange
DrowseyMonkey
said on 21 January 2009 at 8:25
These fellas are very handsome. I especially like that last one. Such a face.
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Dora
said on 21 January 2009 at 11:53
Hairy cows? Ha ha ha. This year is Year of Cow – Let me say “hi” to them. ;p
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Pia K
said on 21 January 2009 at 16:30
Gorgeous, such sweet faces! They look like a blend of Highlanders (whom I’m totally in love with) and the cow Cow so to say:)
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Mary
said on 21 January 2009 at 17:14
Cows or bulls…those horns do look dangerous! Great photos and such shaggy cows!
JB
said on 21 January 2009 at 17:49
Oooh, look at those horns! They are a little scary and I am glad they are not really bulls. I do like the curly furs in the last shot. Great photos!
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