He was saved from the slaughterhouse – now he’s the tallest steer in the world

he was saved from the slaughterhouse – now he’s the tallest steer in the world

Romeo's certificate to prove the animal is the tallest steer in the world - Misty Moore/Guinness World Records

He was once destined for the slaughterhouse but Romeo was given a reprieve – and has now been recognised as the world’s tallest steer.

The bulky bovine, who dwarfs most ordinary cattle, has reached an imposing 6ft 4in.

To put that into perspective, he is just a tad shorter than Peter Crouch, the 6ft 7in former England striker who was one of the tallest men ever to have played professional football.

Six-year-old Romeo has been acclaimed by Guinness World Records as “the tallest living steer” in the world and has the certificate to prove it.

He seized the title from a 6ft 1in steer named Tommy who lives in Massachusetts.

Romeo, a giant Holstein, lives at the Welcome Home Animal Sanctuary in Creswell, Oregon.

But it could all have turned out very differently.

When he was just 10 days old, he was destined for the slaughterhouse.

He was rescued by Misty and Robert Moore, who run an animal sanctuary.

he was saved from the slaughterhouse – now he’s the tallest steer in the world

Misty Moore pets Romeo, her 'handsome' bovine, at a sanctuary in Oregon - Jam Press

“In the dairy industry, male calves like Romeo are often deemed as mere byproducts, their destinies predetermined by profit margins,” said Mrs Moore.

They agreed to take him in and let him live in their sanctuary along with other rescued animals.

“From the beginning he was a survivor, and we could tell that he was longing for a fulfilled life. Romeo earned his name due to his deep affinity for love. He delights in both expressing affection and receiving it. His striking combination of handsomeness, intelligence and sensitivity made the name an ideal fit.” Mrs Moore added.

His favourite pursuits include scratching himself against trees and following staff around the sanctuary as they go about their work.

Given his vast bulk, it is no surprise that he has a huge appetite: he chews his way through 100lb of hay and 15lb of grain each day and, according to Guinness World Records, “drinks an entire bathtub full of water”.

But he also likes the occasional treat, with his favourite snacks being bananas and apples.

“To keep up with the costs, we’re always watching our pennies and getting creative with fundraisers to cover Romeo’s hefty grocery bill,” Mrs Moore said.

Play The Telegraph’s brilliant range of Puzzles - and feel brighter every day. Train your brain and boost your mood with PlusWord, the Mini Crossword, the fearsome Killer Sudoku and even the classic Cryptic Crossword.

OTHER NEWS

24 minutes ago

Red Bull tipped to ‘walk it’ at Spanish GP under one key condition

24 minutes ago

Starting from scratch at 40? I’d use Warren Buffett’s golden rule to build wealth

24 minutes ago

Loving husband and father who was diagnosed with leukaemia in 1989 and infected with Hepatitis C through contaminated blood products was unable to recognise his own children after being 'abandoned'  by the UK's healthcare system

24 minutes ago

How David Beckham is swapping the bright lights of the A-list for idyllic country living - just like The Good Life's Tom and Barbara

24 minutes ago

Edinburgh studio flat with bunk bed in kitchen hits the market for an eye-watering £950 a month

24 minutes ago

Can YOU find the three broken suitcases within 30 seconds? Test your eagle eyes with this tricky brainteaser

24 minutes ago

Dave Cassin: Ultra-fit bodybuilder husband suddenly dies after celebrating anniversary

24 minutes ago

What England's axed Euro 2024 players are getting up to on their summers off from Marcus Rashford partying out in Cannes to Jack Grealish jetsetting off to Dubai

24 minutes ago

Two boats crash into each other and man thrown overboard as brutal gales plunge Isle of Wight annual yacht race into chaos

24 minutes ago

The 'David vs Goliath' court battles... where the little guy wins: How huge corporations like McDonalds, Vogue and Louis Vuitton dragged small businesses into legal battles in a bid to 'protect their brands' - but common sense prevailed!

24 minutes ago

Families' fury over 'awful' overgrown cemetery as grieving relatives are forced to cut grass and weeds themselves with scissors to access loved ones' graves

24 minutes ago

We live near to landfill site that stinks of rotten eggs - the stench is making our lives a misery and causing a spate of illnesses

24 minutes ago

Interactive map reveals the cheapest Spoons in London for a pint during the Euros for just £2.24 - and the most expensive

24 minutes ago

Andy Murray selected for fifth Olympics as Emma Raducanu turns down Paris Games

24 minutes ago

UFL championship game: Odds, how to watch Birmingham Stallions vs. San Antonio Brahmas

24 minutes ago

Southgate jumps to England star's defence after Keane and Rooney criticism

24 minutes ago

Injury set to rule All Blacks star out of Super Rugby Pacific final

24 minutes ago

Las Vegas Strip Sphere signs huge rock band for new residency

24 minutes ago

Why animal activists want to cancel the RSPCA

24 minutes ago

'Panda swap' confirmed for Aussie zoo amid boost to China relations

24 minutes ago

2024 US Open Leaderboard Live: Updates, score for golf leaders at Pinehurst Sunday

24 minutes ago

Ex Odisha Guv Bhandare passes away: Naveen Patnaik condoles demise

24 minutes ago

‘Stay away’: Barnaby Joyce urges businesses not to play politics after Voice defeat

24 minutes ago

IDF backtracks on Rafah tactical truce after Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir lash out

31 minutes ago

Ex-Eastenders actor turned Labour lord Michael Cashman makes grovelling apology to Rosie Duffield for branding gender-critical candidate 'frit or lazy' after she pulls out of election events over harassment fears

31 minutes ago

How Harry Styles fans are paying £20 for official guided tours of star's old haunts including bakery where he earned £6-an-hour and railway bridge where he 'had first kiss'

31 minutes ago

Horrifying new footage shows police ramming terrified runaway calf with their squad car down London street - as furious neighbours berate officers' 'heavy-handed' response

31 minutes ago

Inside Indonesian Dani tribe where women amputate their fingers to mourn loved ones after death, mothers 'bite off the tips of their babies' fingers' and men with sheathed penises guard 250-year-old mummy

31 minutes ago

Police hunt 'moron' jet-skiers who nearly killed paddleboarder, 44, in the sea by performing a hard turn at 50mph just 7ft away from him

32 minutes ago

Video: Labour's Wes Streeting refuses to rule out council tax rises and revaluation under Keir Starmer government as Tories claim party is also quietly admitting it will need more public  money for the NHS as well

32 minutes ago

Dave Cassin: Ultra-fit bodybuilder husband suddenly dies after celebrating anniversary

33 minutes ago

Newport County star Will Evans sends important message over mental health and speaking out

33 minutes ago

China’s Lust for Durian Is Creating Fortunes in Southeast Asia

33 minutes ago

Mahomes Has 'Good Connection' With New WR, Says Andy Reid

33 minutes ago

White Sox score tying run after intentional balk, beat Diamondbacks 9-2 for rare road win

33 minutes ago

Where has Patriots QB Drake Maye made strides this spring?

33 minutes ago

'We would get in the room and negotiate'

33 minutes ago

As Cowboys Keep Goofing Up Dak Prescott Contract, A Jayden Daniels Lesson for Commanders?

33 minutes ago

Neil Jordan recalls backlash over casting Tom Cruise in 'Interview With the Vampire'

33 minutes ago

T20 World Cup Super 8 groups, full fixture: Which teams will India face? England clubbed with? All you need to know