The Podolica

Its origin can be traced to the Bos Taurus Primigenius, the ancient forerunner of all the cattle breeds that descended from the Podolica. It has been present in Italy for a very long time and represents yet another example of successful biological adaptation to hostile environment. The breed is widespread over a rather vast area that includes all of southern Italy.As a result, this has caused a great deal of variability in its size adn in the color of its coat, which  can range from white to dark gray. Pigmentation is black.

The podolica has a lightweight skeletal structure with slender legs, excellent perpendicularity and strong feet.

A robust and frugal breed comparable to the Maremmana, it is capabel of expoliting grazing areas coverd with shrubs, stubbles and thickets. It is characterized by its docile nature, otustanding maternal capability and long reproductive carreer.

Calves are born spontaneously and weigh an average of 30 kg ata birth.

Cows reach a weight of 400-500 kg by adulthood and produce plenty of milk rich in fat, which in some areas is used to make higly prized soft cheese. Adult buls weigh from 600 to 800 kg.