Five of the most beautiful beasts from A Load of Bull

Wagyu Will

This handsome beast was not a cow but a bull, and had to be treated as such. Although beautiful – he was dangerous, and his horns could be lethal.

To get his attention, Amanda stood outside the paddock and make noises. Each time, Wagyu Will’s ears would shoot forward and his eyes would dart dead centre on the lens taking a moment to observe before running off.

Lizzie the Friesian

Known in New Zealand as Friesians, these cattle are also known as Holstein or Holstein Friesian and they are the most popular dairy breed.

They live with routines that are intertwined with humans. Lizzie and other Friesians are very inquisitive and intelligent, you’ll often find them watching the people around them.

Sir Nudge

Although there are more Brahman in the world than any other breed of cattle, they’re a rare sight in New Zealand.

Sir Nudge was an embryo-transfer from Australia and has American bloodlines. His sheer size, floppy ears and loose skin are head turners, and he knows he’s the man!

Alter Ego

We’re seeing double!

These miniature White Galloways were photographed at Lincoln in Canterbury.  White Galloways make excellent and protective mothers, which Amanda experienced first-hand when trying to take this picture. The paddock of cows saw her as a threat and kept blocking her from taking the shot by banding together to shelter this fluffy white calf!

Fergus

Fergus was photographed at Oakeden Downs, Glenroy in Canterbury. He lived just down the road from Amanda and caught her eye every day as she drove past.

With the grandest head, a long fringe covering his eyes and long horns pointing inwards, Fergus was the boss, and he paraded around as if he were king of the land.