Lazy J’s Bluegrass (USA) is a Texas Longhorn (cattle) which has the largest horn spread - measuring an intimidating 297.8 cm (117.25 inches) long.
 
The steer was measured at a competition held by Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America in Greenleaf, Kansas, USA.
 
The video below portrays the risk involved in photographing a potentially dangerous record-holder like Lazy J’s Bluegrass – Guinness World Records photographer Michael Whitty describes the shoot as “like a safari”.
 
 
Lazy J’s Bluegrass’ accomplishment and many other exciting new records appear in Guinness World Records 2016, which is out now: Order a copy here.
 
2016 Guinness World Records Books