About Podolica Cattle

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It belongs to the group of Podoliche. As a bio-type it is different from the Modicana, characterized by a higher production due to more favourable breeding conditions. It is mainly spread in the Palermo province around Cinisi area. At serious risk of extinction.

Since 1985 the Registry Office of autochthonous cattle breeds and ethnic groups of limited diffusion has been founded, in order to protect those Italian cattle breeds at risk of extinction and to safeguard this genetic heritage. Among them there are the following breeds: Agerolese, Bianca Val Padana (Modenese), Burlina, Cabannina, Calvana, Cinisara, Garfagnina, Modicana, Mucca Pisana, Pezzata Rossa d’Oropa, Pinzgau, Pontremolese, Pustertaler, Reggiana, Sarda, Sardo-Modicana, Varzese.

The coat is plain black or pied black, white or red with a light coloured bosom. They moderate sized. The horns are first bent sideways then high up.