Telemark cattle are red, with a white colour on the back in the shape of a cross. Sometimes, cows are also white on the underside. The face is usually mixed in colour. Most Telemark colour have horns. The Telemark is primarily a milking breed, and does not grow very large. Animals do not usually weigh more than 500 kilograms (1,100 lb).[1]
Historyedit
Telemark cattle were defined as a breed in 1865. The driving force behind the work was the state agronomistJohan Lindeqvist, originally from Sweden. After the war, Norwegian red cattle were introduced into Norway. Traditional cow breeds then suffered a major drop off in numbers. In the 1980s, there were steps put into place to protect rare breeds. In 2006, there were 400 animals of this breed in Norway.[2]
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Further readingedit
Jan Erik Kjær. Bondens lykke, kongens gull.
External linksedit
Overview of Nordic breeds
Telemark cattle with pictures (in Italian)
April 27, 2024
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