A breed from the past, with a place in the future

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Welcome to the Shetland Cattle Herd Book Society

The purpose of this charitable society is to preserve and conserve this special cattle breed 
and to secure its future in both Shetland's crofting culture and the wider world.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR UNIQUE BREED

History of Shetland Cattle

History of Shetland Cattle

Shetland cattle are robust and produce quality milk and meat as well as being environmentally friendly.

Herd Book

Herd Book

To make Bye-Laws for conducting the business and regulating the proceedings of the Society.

Why Choose Shetland Cattle?

Why Choose Shetland Cattle?

To maintain unimpaired the purity of the breed of Shetland Cattle, and to promote the breeding of these cattle.