This breed is named for the northern part of
the mountain range that separates Europe and Asia. Caucasian cattle
are hardy mountain animals found from Georgia to Dagestan. they
are probably related to the cattle of Asia Minor with which they share
the characteristics of raised withers and a low back.
Pure Caucasian animals are black to gray-brown.
Reference:
Genus Bos: Cattle Breeds of the World, 1985,
MSO-AGVET (Merck & Co., Inc.), Rahway, N.J.
Mason, I.L. 1996. A World Dictionary of Livestock
Breeds, Types and Varieties. Fourth Edition. C.A.B International.
273 pp.
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