Kurgan (cattle)
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The Kurgan cattle breed originates in south-western Siberia
and is a composite of Shorthorn
, Simmental
, German Black Pied Cattle
, Bestuzhev
, Tagil, Red Steppe, and local cattle.
Its coat colorations are Red, red and white, or roan. Its primary domesticated uses are beef
and dairy
.
Siberia
Siberia is an extensive region constituting almost all of Northern Asia. Comprising the central and eastern portion of the Russian Federation, it was part of the Soviet Union from its beginning, as its predecessor states, the Tsardom of Russia and the Russian Empire, conquered it during the 16th...
and is a composite of Shorthorn
Shorthorn
The Shorthorn breed of cattle originated in the North East of England in the late 18th century. The breed was developed as dual purpose, suitable for both dairy and beef production; however there were always certain blood lines within the breed which emphasised one quality or the other...
, Simmental
Simmental
Simmental is an alpine valley in the Bernese Oberland of Switzerland. It expands from Lenk to Boltigen, in a more or less South-North direction , and from there to the valley exit at Wimmis near Spiez it takes a West-East orientation . It comprises the municipalities of Lenk, St...
, German Black Pied Cattle
German Black Pied Cattle
German Black Pied Cattle are a breed of dairy cattle that originated in the North Sea coast regions of northern Germany and the Netherlands.Until the 18th century cattle of diverse colours were bred in these regions. After 1750 the black pied coloured type was dominant...
, Bestuzhev
Bestuzhev (cattle)
The Bestuzhev cattle is a dual purpose cattle breed from Uzbekistan, created in Soviet times by crossing the native Zebu cattle with Dutch, Brown Swiss and some Simmental bulls.The breed show resistance to bovine leukosis.-External links:* *...
, Tagil, Red Steppe, and local cattle.
Its coat colorations are Red, red and white, or roan. Its primary domesticated uses are beef
Beef
Beef is the culinary name for meat from bovines, especially domestic cattle. Beef can be harvested from cows, bulls, heifers or steers. It is one of the principal meats used in the cuisine of the Middle East , Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Europe and the United States, and is also important in...
and dairy
Milk
Milk is a white liquid produced by the mammary glands of mammals. It is the primary source of nutrition for young mammals before they are able to digest other types of food. Early-lactation milk contains colostrum, which carries the mother's antibodies to the baby and can reduce the risk of many...
.