Hungarian Steppe Cattle

The silver-white to ash-gray Hungarian Steppe cattle are a typical “triple-purpose breed.” From the 14th through the 18th century, they were primarily raised for milk and meat; later, due to their hardiness, they were also used as draft animals. As agriculture became more intensive and the industry specialized in either dairy or beef production, this breed gradually lost its significance.

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Today, they play an important role in extensive grazing and in keeping grasslands open, such as the Hungarian Puszta or the national park area around Lake Neusiedl.