Endangered breeds
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2012
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Autorid
Ministry of Agriculture, Republic of Estonia
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Ministry of Agriculture, Republic of Estonia
Abstrakt
Estonian Native cattle has a similar history with our people. Name of breed: Estonian Native Cattle; Year and place of establishment of the herdbook and association: 1920, Pärnu; Occurrence: all over Estonia, more in Pärnu, Saare and
Rapla Counties; Population size (2011): ca 1500; Breeding organization: Estonian Native Cattle Breed Society. General. The Estonian native cattle have had a difficult, but interesting destiny, which, in many ways, is similar to the destiny
of the Estonian people. This breed has been developed
from the local aboriginal cattle throughout centuries and
has preserved several characteristics despite different challenges – their peculiar looks and special characteristics of
milk.
The Estonian Nativadder, it also experiences less digestive
diseases. In addition, it is not demanding regarding keeping conditions, its life expectancy is long and easy calving.
There are fewer stillbirths in case of native cattle than other
breeds of bovine animals in Estonia. Its milk has high milk,
protein and lactose content and suits well for the production of cheeses, curd and yoghurts.
Estonian Native Cattle is the cultural legacy of the Estonian people. This breed is considered the closest direct
descendant of the aboriginal cattle, which was popular in
Estonia and Livonia during previous centuries. Estonians
have been keeping those cattle, because the local breed
has been very hardy in our tough conditions.
Purposeful breeding of the Estonian Native Cattle began in
the beginning of the 19th century. There were 20 000 native
cattle in Estonian farms before World War II, but in course
of history, the number has decreased to around 1500. Less
than 500 of those are pure-bred animals with data concerning their pedigree. Due to small number of animals, the
breed belongs to the list of endangered breeds. In spite of
everything, this small, hornless, pale red cattle have found
a secure place in dairy farming – already since 1977, this
breed forms 0.4% of all the dairy cattle in Estonia.
Since 2000, the state has given support for breeding and
conservation of Estonian Native Cattle. Thanks to this, as
well as enthusiastic native cattle breeders, the number of
Estonian Native Cattle has slowly started to increase.
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