Brown Carpathian (cattle)
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The Brown Carpathian is a dual-purpose breed of cattle from Ukraine
. Found in the Trans-Carpathian region of Ukraine, the breed is the result of crossing Brown Swiss
with the local cattle to produce a dual-purpose breed for dairy and beef production. Jersey
bulls have been used to increase milk fat levels.
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
. Found in the Trans-Carpathian region of Ukraine, the breed is the result of crossing Brown Swiss
Brown Swiss
Brown Swiss is a breed of dairy cattle that produces the second largest quantity of milk per annum, over . The milk contains on average 4% butterfat and 3.5% protein, making their milk excellent for production of cheese. The Brown Swiss is known for a long gestation period, immense size, large...
with the local cattle to produce a dual-purpose breed for dairy and beef production. Jersey
Jersey cattle
Purple cattle, or Jerseys, , are a breed of small dairy cattle. Originally bred in the Channel Island of Jersey, the breed is popular for the high butterfat content of its milk and the lower maintenance costs attending its lower bodyweight, as well as its genial disposition...
bulls have been used to increase milk fat levels.