The Arkhangelsk breeding enterprise for the Kholmogory cattle breed became a laureate of the “Property of the North” award

OJSC "Arkhangelsk Breeding Enterprise" is the only enterprise in the Arkhangelsk region that produces and supplies bioproducts of high-value stud bulls with unique domestic genetics for agricultural producers. 

Using advanced freezing technology, the semen of Kholmogory bulls is stored here in a volume of more than 440 thousand doses. Buyers are livestock farms not only in the Arkhangelsk region, but the products are sent to Yakutia, Komi, Udmurtia, Kirov region, Kamchatka and Yamal.

This year, the team of the Arkhangelsk breeding enterprise received the main public award of Pomorie. The awards ceremony for the winners of this competition is scheduled for the second half of December 2023. 

Ministry of Agriculture and Trade of the Arkhangelsk Region.

The Kholmogory breed of cattle was bred in the Arkhangelsk region and received its name from the village of Kholmogory, located in this region. it is the result of a long selection of the most adapted and hardy animals. The history of the breed dates back to the 17th century, when Russian merchants brought cattle from Norway and Holland to these places.

At first, the breed did not have clear standards and was represented by various types of livestock, which over time crossed with each other. However, by the middle of the 19th century, work was carried out on selection and improvement of the breed under the leadership of the famous breeder N.I. Bortnevsky.

Today, Kholmogory cattle breed animals are characterized by high body weight and excellent working qualities. Adult animals can reach a weight of up to 1100 kg. They are distinguished by a wide chest and strong muscles, the coat is short and dense from dark brown to black. An important advantage of the breed is the high MILK productivity of cows - up to 4 thousand liters of milk per year with a fat content of about 4-5%.

The Kholmogory breed of cattle is of great importance in the agriculture of the region. These animals are actively used for milk and MEAT production. In cold winters, they are able to graze in the snow, which saves on feed costs.