White-headed Ukrainian — buy or sell

History of the breed. At the end of the 18th century, a new breed of cattle was developed in the vicinity of Zhytomyr and Korosten in modern-day Ukraine. This breed is based on the local Polessian cattle, which was crossed with bulls of the Groningen Dutch breed. In the Netherlands, Groningen cattle are primarily raised for milk and meat, while Ukrainian cattle have been subjected to selection aimed at improving their milk productivity since their inception. This breed of cattle, known as the Ukrainian White-headed, originates from the northwestern part of Ukraine. It was developed in the late 18th to early 19th century by crossing Dutch cattle, particularly the Groningen White-headed breed brought by Mennonite settlers, with Ukrainian Grey and Polessian cattle. In 1926, a State Breeding Book was established to account for and preserve the White-headed Ukrainian cattle. Exterior. Representatives of the breed are characterized by sturdiness and density of build, have medium size, a deep but not wide chest, a light and dry head, a long neck, poorly developed musculature, and a thin skeleton. The color is black or red with a white head and lower body, and spots around the eyes are possible. The udder is medium-sized with properly positioned teats; rudimentary teats are often found, but the front quarter is poorly developed. Key measurements: height at the withers — 127 cm, depth of the chest — 68 cm, diagonal length of the body — 165 cm, chest circumference behind the shoulders — 181 cm, pastern circumference — 18.6 cm. The average weight of bulls over three years old is 750–810 kg, with a maximum of 1100 kg; the weight of cows at five years old is 450 kg, but some individuals reach 700 kg. Conditions of keeping. Keeping cows on a farm can become a reliable source of profit, as well as provide the owner with fresh dairy products and meat. However, this is only possible with proper care, correct feeding, and the creation of suitable living conditions for the cows.