Blue cow, a unique breed of cattle saved in Latvia

Blue cows were quite common in Latvia at the beginning of the last century, but during the Soviet era, farms bred more common and productive breeds of cattle, so the unique type of cows has virtually disappeared. In 2000, only 18 animals of this breed remained in the country. It was then that it began to revive. Currently, the population has grown to 1,500, according to cikavosti.com. In 2006, the Blue Cow Association was established in Latvia to take care of the breed's revival. Owners of such cattle receive state support. “Blue cow, strong, independent and hardy, can stay outdoors all year round, even during winter frosts, which are not tolerated by many other breeds of cattle. We have ...