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Normande
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)
by
kaytay
Fri Nov 10 2000 at 1:06:37
Some
facts
about the
Normande
breed of
cattle
:
The Normande has its origin in the cattle
Vikings
left along the northern French coasts hundreds of years ago.
In the mid-1800s, some
Shorthorn
s and
Jersey
s were mixed into the breed.
The present herdbook in
France
started in 1883.
During
World War II
many farms and livestock were destroyed, including herds of Normande cattle.
The Normande made a strong
comeback
. There are about 3 million Normande in France today.
There are also large herds in
Brazil
,
Colombia
,
Ecuador
,
Madagascar
, and Spain.
The Normande is highly adaptable, cold tolerant, and hardy, doing well even in the
Andes Mountains
.
Normande cows are known for having an even disposition, good milk yields, and good mothering skills.
The
cows
are about 4 1/2 feet high at the withers and weigh on average about 1,650 pounds.
Bulls
are about 5 feet high at the withers and weigh around 2,600 pounds.
Normande cattle are typically
tri
-colored. They have a white background with brown spots and yellow-brown spots.
They also have spots around their eyes, giving them a
masked
look.
The
muzzle
, ears, hoofs, and the skin under the spots are darker-colored.
In addition, they have a dished face, a large chest, and a
long
frame.
Most info found at www.
crazy
for
cows
.com
Normandie
cattle
for
Crazy
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