The Greek Shorthorn cattle are a dual-purpose breed of cattle which are raised for both milk and meat production. It’s a pretty rare cattle breed which are raised under extensive husbandry condition in the mountain areas of the northwest regions of Greece.
Along with milk and meat production, the breed is also used for draft purposes in it’s native area. Read more information about the breed below.
Greek Shorthorn Cattle Characteristics
The Greek Shorthorn cattle are small sized animals and are of the Iberian type. They are generally grey-blond to dark brown in color, similar to the Albania and Busa.
They have small head and both bulls and cows usually have horns. Their horns are short and thin. The color of their nostril, mucous of the mouth and the hoofs are generally black.
Average body height of the Greek Shorthorn bulls is about 114 cm, and about 97 cm for the cows. The cows on average weight around 200 kg. And the mature bulls on average weight around 300 kg.
Uses
These animals are mainly dual-purpose. They are raised for both milk and meat production. But the breed is also pretty good for draft purposes.
Special Notes
The Greek Shorthorn cattle are smaller sized animals, but they are very active and hardy as compared to their body size. They are very good for quality meat production, and the cows are also good for milk production.
They are also used for draft purposes in their native area. Review full breed profile of this breed in the following chart.
| Breed Name | Greek Shorthorn | |
| Other Name | None | |
| Breed Purpose | Milk, meat and also draft | |
| Special Notes | Very hardy, active, well adapted to native climates, good milkers as compared to their body size | |
| Breed Size | Small | |
| Bulls | Around 200 kg | |
| Cows | Around 300 kg | |
| Climate Tolerance | Native climates | |
| Coat Color | Usually grey-blond to dark brown | |
| Horned | Yes | |
| Milk Yield | Average | |
| Rarity | Common | |
| Country/Place of Origin | Greece |
