Country
Specie
ISO3
FIN
Language
fin.
Other name
Northern Finncattle, Lapinlehmä
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
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 Northern Finncattle.
Adaptability to specific environment
Adapted to the local habitat and production purposes.
Special characteristic of product
The frequency of K-casein B is around 70%.
Other special qualities
Animals of this breed are mainly polled. They are extremely tame. The cows had to walk long distances during the war, especially in 1944-45 when Lapland was evacuated.
Color comments
uni coloured: usually completely white <br>multi coloured: white with small black or red spots
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
128
Wither height females
118
Weight males
650.00
Weight females
515.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1905
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed; White cattle of north Finland
Import
since 1950, > 20% from Friesian (Sweden), Ayrshire (Finland), Fellbreed (Sweden) and since 1970`s from Swedish Mountain cattle
Location within country
northern Finland, spreading to southern part of Finland
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
