Irish Moiled
The Irish moiled is one of our rarest breeds of cattle. At present they are on the RBST list, category 2, endangered, with under 250 breeding
cows world-wide.
It is a traditional breed with a long history as a dual purpose animal, hardy and economical to keep, while producing good quality meat and
milk.
Originally they came in a variety of colours, including black, white, brindle and roans. The breed standard was set in 1926 with the preferred
colour being red or roan with a white dorsal line (finching), tail and underline. Black hairs in the body are unacceptable. The colour of the
head should be lighter than the body, mottled, with dark eyebrows and muzzle hair and a broad pinky-grey muzzle. The cattle are medium sized
without horns. The term moiled comes from the Irish word 'moal' meaning 'little round' describing the top of the head, the equivalent of polled.
Leeds City Council, Temple Newsam, holds the breed record for the highest priced Irish moiled cow, Templeson Tipo, who sold for £4000 in 2002.
She is one of the few remaining cows of pure Glenbrook bloodlines.
Rare Breed Category - 1, CRITICAL (2004)
www.irishmoiledcattlesociety.com
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