An experiment to grow marbled beef has begun in Crimea.

Associate Professor Roman Filonov, Deputy DIRECTOR of the Livestock Center, told Sputnik in Crimea radio that local producers are currently experiencing a shortage of both high-quality livestock and funding to increase production. He noted that not every cow is capable of producing marbled beef ; this is only possible with specialized animals. The project involves creating a Crimean type of beef cattle through crossbreeding. Scientists are also striving to make this delicacy more accessible to the public, given that marbled beef currently costs two to three times more than regular beef. Reducing prices and implementing pasture-based cattle farming could help Crimea become self-sufficient in beef in the future. If the experiment is successful, residents could see local marbled beef on store shelves within five to six years.