Country
Specie
ISO3
FIN
Language
fin.
Other name
Eastern Finncattle, Kyyttö
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
In 2004: the cattle population of this breed increased in recent years. The culling programme carried out a rescue programme for breeds at risk, like the Eastern Finncattle.
Adaptability to specific environment
Adapted to the local habitat and production purposes.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The breed is known for its high twinning rate.
Special characteristic of product
The frequency of K-casein B is over 50%. Unique MHC polymorphism.
Other special qualities
Animals of this breed are mainly polled. The cows had to walk long distances during the war (1939-44) when Karelia was evacuated.
Color comments
multi coloured: red with white back
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
130
Wither height females
122
Weight males
600.00
Weight females
500.00
Other specific visible traits
Typically polled
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1898
Description of origin
indigenous breed, local breed
Year of origin
1898
Import
since 1950, < 5% from Friesian (Sweden), Ayrshire (Finland)
Location within country
eastern Finland
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
