Features of the Kazakh white-headed breed of cows
In cattle breeding, an important aspect is the adaptability of animals to any climatic conditions and unpretentiousness in nutrition, especially if the area where the herd is kept does not have dense vegetation. The Kazakh white-headed breed of cows is exemplary in this regard.
Kazakh white-headed breed of cows
Emergence
Kazakh white-headed cattle rer occurred when crossing three species: bulls of the Hereford, Kalmyk and local breeds. Somewhere in the 30s of the XX century, the breeding of cattle of the Kazakh white-headed breed began. In the middle of the same century, livestock was recognized as a separate new species at the official level.
The Kazakh cow received the best qualities from her ancestors: good health, endurance, muscular body constitution. In Kazakhstan, these gobies are considered one of the best in the country, because they have adapted to life in desert lands and underdeveloped pastures with an insufficient number of plants. Cows of the Kazakh white-headed breed have taken root well in other countries, such as Russia, Ukraine, Belarus.
The breeding of the Kazakh white-headed cattle breed takes place not only within this species, but also with the help of the Geroford breed. Thanks to this, the production of cattle rises. Kazakh white-headed calves are popular in meat production. Livestock can contain both meat and dairy heifers and dairy heifers, which are quite rare. If the dairy type of cows in Kazakh is present in the herd, this is a great luck for the breeder. This species is considered the best in this breed.
Characteristic
What can the characteristics of the breed tell? The predecessors of this type of cattle are red, therefore, newborn bulls of the Kazakh white-headed breed are red, but the front of the head, belly, chest and limbs are white. These differences from other representatives of cattle are clearly visible in the photos offered by Internet resources. The peculiarities of these gobies are that the hairline of the animal changes before the onset of cold weather. In late autumn, early winter, the wool of these cows becomes long and thick. Some individuals have wavy hair. In the warm season, the Kazakh white-headed cow has a usual smooth, short coat. Meat representatives of this species have characteristic features of the body structure:
- large muscular torso;
- proportional and strong limbs: although they are shorter than those of dairy specimens, the legs are very hardy;
- the bone ridge is massive and strong;
- the height of the gobies reaches 1.2-1.3 m;
- chest width - about 45 cm;
- when measuring the body along the oblique, the length will be about 1.5 m;
- body length reaches 2 m.
Cow productivity
The result of the milk yield of a female of this type of cattle depends on the type to which it belongs (meat, meat and dairy or dairy). Meat representatives can produce a maximum of 1.5 tons of milk annually. Meat and dairy can give about 2.5 tons. Dairy gives the maximum possible milk of this type, about 6 tons.The described variety is capable of producing milk, the fat content of which is about 5 tons. Kazakh meat at the output is about 65%. From some bulls, you can get 68%, but on condition that they are castrated. The meat of females reaches a maximum of 58%.
The meat is valued for its taste: it is juicy beef with a fat layer that does not weigh down the taste.
Calves reach 250 kg by 8 months, provided that they feed on mother's milk. The goby gains about 1 kg of weight every day. From 1.5 years old, the calf can be taken to the slaughterhouse and killed. At this age, the average weight of a bull is about 500 kg. Adult Kazakh white-headed bulls reach a weight of 1 ton. Female representatives of this cattle weigh about 500-600 kg.
Features of the breed and the nuances of raising cows
The advantages of this type of cow should be considered in more detail - this information is attached below.
- Stable immunity. The cattle do not have a tendency to any disease or problem.
- Unpretentiousness in nutrition. The maintenance of the Kazakh white-headed breed requires the presence of pastures with at least some vegetation: gobies develop normally, gain weight well.
- Adaptation of cows to any climate makes it possible to have an animal for everyone, provided that the temperature does not fall below 40 ° C and above 50 ° C. Thanks to the wool, which changes twice a year, and the fat layer, the cow feels great everywhere.
- Rapid development of calves. Calves develop rapidly, especially those raised for meat. They eat breast milk longer, which helps them grow faster.
- Delicious meat. Fat milk. High quality hide.
According to the well-known characteristics of the ancestors of the Kazakh white-headed breed of bulls, it becomes clear where it has so much strength and such good health. These cows are breaking longevity records with low quality housing. Calves are so hardy that they can walk up to 30 km per day. Drought, high temperature does not affect the condition of the animals. Cattle for slaughter can be free grazing for a whole year. For dairy animals, the rules for keeping are slightly different: in the winter, livestock is provided with adequate nutrition. About 60% of the diet can be rough food, but 40% is concentrated food.
Typically, food is supplemented with bone meal, food supplements of phosphorus and calcium, as well as cereals and legumes, which it is advisable to give in addition to the main diet. Livestock can graze in specially designated areas, which should be fenced off, or on pastures under a canopy.
Breeding
With the onset of one and a half years of age, the goby is ready for breeding. The possibility of high-quality reproductive function lasts for 10 years with proper maintenance. Fertilization takes place in the usual natural way. Calves are born shortly and without complications. The newborn weighs about 30 kg.
Cows calve on their own, without the help of people. Take care of children who grow up healthy and strong. The survival rate is 100%, even if the content was not at the highest level. The breed is very practical for breeding from any point of view, and if you are interested in such a cow, why not treat yourself to delicious milk and excellent meat?