The Welsh Black is a dual-purpose breed of cattle native to Wales.

Traditionally it was bred for both milk and beef, but is now usually used only for beef. As the name suggests, the cattle are naturally black. They generally have white horns with black tips, but these may be removed, and there are also naturally hornless (polled) strains. Red individuals occur occasionally – red and other colours were more common in the past.

It is believed by some to be one of the oldest breeds of cattle in Britain. Its hardy nature coupled with its habit of browsing as well as grazing makes it ideal for rough pasture such as heathland and moorland, and for conservation grazing.

                                 

The Cannon Farm Herd of Welsh Blacks was established in 1987 and number around 20 cows. The herd prefix (the name of the Cannon Farm herd) is Nant-yr-Eira, which is Welsh meaning 'Valley of the river of snow'.