The President on the creation of a unique Belarusian breed of cows: everything should be like the owner

April 16, Minsk . Chairman of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences Vladimir Gusakov spoke about the role of science in the agricultural sector, speaking at a meeting with the President on rural development and increasing the efficiency of the agricultural sector, BELTA correspondent reports.
The President asked how his order to create a new breed of cows was being carried out. In this regard, Vladimir Gusakov noted: “As for the cultivation of a new breed of livestock, this work is now carried out in three farms of the country - “Ustye” in the Orsha region, “Shipany-ASK” and “ZhodinoAgroPlemElita”. All breeding work has been carried out in them - approximately we "We expected 8-10 years, but a third of the way has already been completed."
He also explained: “A plan for creating the breed has been developed, scientists are working according to the plan, and in principle, I think that we will meet the allotted time. We will have our own, Belarusian unique breed of red cattle with unique Milk characteristics both in fat content and protein "In addition, A2 milk is free of allergenic effects."

The selection experiment has been ongoing on three farms for several years and is bringing good results. Red cows are superior in milk production to traditional black-and-white breeds.
“Now we have a unique basic breed in the country, but we will create our own, Belarusian breed. We have good Holstein cattle in the country, but this is not enough. We need to have several breeds for all types - for dairy cattle breeding, and for pig breeding, and so on. Now everything is being carried out in accordance with the requirements,” emphasized Vladimir Gusakov.

The President, interested in the details of this work, emphasized: “Everything should be done in a businesslike manner.”