Breeds of Cattle - e

East Anatolian Red Cattle (also known as EARC or Dogu Anadolu Kirmizisi) represent 10.02% of the cattle population of a region with 1,243,482 animals (Emsen, 1993). EARC are well suited to the harsh climate, poor pasture and severe conditions that are the characteristics of the hills and uplands of East Anatolia which is 1300-2000m above sea level with an average winter temperature of -15oC and annual rainfall of 350-400 mm. EARC are generally us ...

Eastern Finncattle (Finnish: itäsuomenkarja or kyyttö]) are from eastern Finland. They are a dual-purpose breed, used in dairy and beef production. Eastern Finncattle cows produce approximately 4100 kg of milk per lactation, with about 4.4% fat and 3.5% protein. There was a need to improve milk production and the recognition of breeds was part of the development work. The general interest in well characterized breeds coincided with strong nationa ...

Eastern Red Polled cattle are a breed originating from Eastern Europe. They are known for their hardiness and adaptability to harsh environmental conditions. Eastern Red Polled cattle have a medium build, with a red or orange coat, and are characterized by their polled (hornless) head. They are highly regarded for their ability to produce high-quality beef and are often used in cross-breeding programs to improve the meat quality and growth rate o ...

Enderby Island Cattle are wild cattle from Enderby Island, New Zealand. Only about seven specimens remain today, (on mainland New Zealand), after a rescue expedition by the Rare Breeds Conservation Society of New Zealand (RBCSNZ), and a culling program to protect the native flora and fauna of Enderby Island. There have since been intensive efforts at breeding the cattle, involving both in vitro fertilization and cloning, and there is an ongoing p ...

English Longhorn (also known as Longhorn, Dishley, Lancashire, Leicestershire, and Warwickshire ) cattle are raised for meat, milk and used to be employed as a draught animal. As the name suggests, the breed has long horn and originated from Craven, in the north of England. They were first breed and later improved by Robert Bakewell of Leicestershire, England in the mid-1700s. Bakewell pioneered the use of inbreeding technique in cattle sele ...

Ennstal Mountain Pied cattle are a breed originating from Austria. They are known for their hardiness and adaptability to harsh environmental conditions in mountainous regions. Ennstal Mountain Pied cattle have a medium build, with a black and white pied coat pattern. They are highly regarded for their ability to produce high-quality beef and are often used in cross-breeding programs to improve the meat quality and growth rate of other breeds. En ...

Estonian Holstein cattle are a breed originating from Estonia. They are a sub-type of the Holstein breed, which is the most common breed of dairy cattle in the world. Estonian Holstein cattle are known for their high milk production and are often used for dairy production in Estonia and other parts of the world. They have a large build, with a black and white coat pattern, and are characterized by their long, pendulous udders. Estonian Holstein c ...

Estonian Native cattle are a breed originating from Estonia. They are also known as Estonian Red cattle and are a traditional breed in Estonia. Estonian Native cattle have a medium build, with a red or reddish-brown coat. They are known for their hardiness and adaptability to harsh environmental conditions, and for their good meat quality. They are often used for both dairy and beef production, and are a popular choice for small-scale farmers and ...

Estonian Red cattle are a breed originating from Estonia. They are also known as Estonian Native cattle and are a traditional breed in Estonia. Estonian Red cattle have a medium build, with a red or reddish-brown coat. They are known for their hardiness and adaptability to harsh environmental conditions, and for their good meat quality. They are often used for both dairy and beef production, and are a popular choice for small-scale farmers and su ...

Evolene are dairy cattle raised mainly from the Valais canton of Switzerland. They are now an endangered breed and can be found extensively in Upper Wallis (Oberwallis). Earlier animals were exported to the Aosta Valley and to Austria and they were crossed with the cattle breeds found there such as the Valdostana or Tuxer cattle. They are very aggressive in behavior, with cows fighting for their ranking in very long fights.

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