Iconic herd of rare cattle find a Manx home

Wed, 20 Nov 2013

One of the world’s rarest breeds of cattle has arrived in the Isle of Man and taken up residence at the 40-acre Ballaloaghtan Farm in Grenaby.

The Manx Rare Breeds company is hoping the Irish Sea will safeguard White Park cattle from extinction.

All 14 of the cows brought over are in-calf - they were taken to market after the previous owner’s ancient farming lease expired.

Managing director Dr Paul Davis says they are part of an iconic herd: