Glamorgan

Glamorgan cattle are a rare Welsh heritage breed associated with the Vale of Glamorgan and surrounding parts of South Wales. Historic cattle of this type were dual-purpose animals, kept for milk, beef, and farm use in a damp grassland region. Modern descriptions usually refer to red or chestnut cattle with white markings, although exact appearance can vary in the small surviving population. The breed is often discussed alongside other old British regional cattle that were reduced or absorbed as more specialized dairy and beef breeds spread.

Most Glamorgan cattle today are kept in rare-breed herds, small farms, or conservation grazing settings rather than in large commercial systems. They suit keepers interested in Welsh livestock history, functional grass-fed cattle, and careful breeding from limited bloodlines. Expectations should be realistic: preserving fertility, soundness, temperament, and genetic diversity may matter more than chasing high milk yield or rapid finishing weights. Anyone buying stock should verify herd background through the relevant breed society or breeder records, since rare regional names can be applied loosely.

Colors: Belted, Black, Black and White, Blaze Faced, Blue Roan, Brindle, Brockle Faced, Brown, Brown and White, Dun, Gray, Grey, Highbelt, Highpark, Lineback, Mottled, Pied, Red, Red and White, Red Roan, Riggit, Roan, Silver, Solid Black, Solid Red, Solid White, Speckled, Spotted, White, White Faced, Yellow