Cattle Breeds of the World

The origin, history, genetic relationships and uses are described of over 1000 cattle breeds around the world, many of which are threatened by extinction. All are depicted to scale, showing the incredible variety in form and function, as a tribute to biodiversity.

Marleen Felius, Ph.D., is a visual artist internationally famed for her cattle paintings, and is also a renowned expert on cattle morphology and breed history. Her immense knowledge is laid down in numerous publications including Cattle Breeds, an Encyclopedia (1995) and On the Breeds of Cattle (Ph.D. Thesis, 2016).