A naturally polled, small-boned, coloursided
cow with short legs. Normally it is blacksided, but other colors such
as red, gray, or brindled-sided animals occur. This breed is found
in northern Norway.
It is a dual purpose breed with good milk-yielding
properties. It is common to the mountain areas of Trondelag and Nordland
counties and is considered a good grazing animal that is efficient
on a high-roughage diet. Mean live weight is 400 kg for cows and a
mean yield of approximately 4500 kg pr. year.
They have 4.3% fat and 3.3% protein. Population
estimate in 1994 was 400-500 breeding cows. Semen reserves in 1995
was 57,893 units.
Reference:
Mason, I.L. 1996. A World Dictionary of Livestock
Breeds, Types and Varieties. Fourth Edition. C.A.B International.
273 pp.
Stiftelsen Norsk Landbrunksmuseum, Sagabygget,
Norges landbrukshogskole, 1432 Ås, Norway
Photographs:
Stiftelsen Norsk Landbrunksmuseum, Sagabygget,
Norges landbrukshogskole, 1432 Ås, Norway
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