More than 90 cows from Tatarstan will compete for the title of the best

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food of the Republic of Tatarstan recalls that the International Agro-Industrial Exhibition "AGROVOLGA" will be held in the Republic of Tatarstan from July 1 to July 3, the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation reported.

Within the framework of the exhibition, for the first time, a competition of breeding cattle will be held, at which accredited judges of the international level will determine the best cows of the Holstein breed.

Farms from 40 districts of the republic will take part in the competition. These are advanced agricultural enterprises, where the productivity of cows reaches the world and European level. A total of 93 cows have been declared to date. The best of the best were chosen by experts of the Holstein Cattle Association.

Proper conditions are necessary for the comfortable maintenance of a large number of competitive animals during the exhibition. For this, a pavilion will be specially built where the cows will be fed, watered, milked, washed, sheared, etc. An arena with stands for 200 people will also be erected in accordance with the standards for the competition.

During the competition, farms will be able to demonstrate their selection and breeding achievements, share and exchange experience with their neighbors.

Not only one beautiful cow will be chosen, but several categories and nominations: full-aged cows, first-calf heifers, the best group of calves, the best udder and others. The best handler will also be chosen - this is the guide of the animal.

Cows will be judged according to the linear features of the exterior, approved by the World Federation of the Holstein-Friesian breed. There are 18 main signs, each country has its own additional ones, and the shortcomings of animals are also taken into account. All signs are divided into complex blocks: milkiness of a cow, fatness, physique, udder and limbs. One of the selection criteria is the gait of the cow. To do this, farm specialists have been trained by representatives of the Holstein Cattle Association for more than a month.

For an independent assessment and selection of winners, we invited an international professional appraiser of the National Association of Holstein-Friesian Cattle Producers of the Hungarian Republic, Szebök Tamas. it is he who will determine the winners.

As part of the business program of the event, livestock breeders will be able to exchange experiences. Everyone is welcome, admission is free.