About Red Steppe Cattle

Red Steppe cattle are considered to be one of the oldest breeds of dairy cattle in the Ukraine. They originated in the northern part of the former Tavricheskaya province, near the Molochnaya River.  

During a 150-year breeding period, red steppe cattle underwent a complex evolutionary path. In the initial period (almost a century) they were improved only for dairy use. Therefore, they had a number of exterior deficiencies - narrow-chestedness, a backbone of the back,high-grade and weak development of the musculature, as well as a small live weight. In the past 40 years, they were gradually improved both in terms of exterior and constitution, and in economically useful traits. To date, they are distinguished by a high productivity and well developed musculature. A most of their external deficiencies have been eliminated.