History:     

Slavic immigrants imported solid  coloured cattle, which were later crossed with red Franc cattle from German immigrants. 

The breed has been named   Carinthian Blond Cattle since 1890.     

Population in Austria:  

Herdbook animals 2010: 1627

Special characteristics:  

Rugged, fertile, superior mothering characteristics, well suited for beef production in extensive husbandry, very high meat quality, good grazers.

Phenotype description:

Solid colour ranging from almost white to pale blond with low pigmentation, pink muzzle, yellow horn and hooves.

Further information:

Breeding Organisation in charge:

Kärntner Rinderzuchtverband,

Zollfeldstr. 100/1, 9300 St. Veit/Gl.

Tel. 04212 2215 15

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