DRIBIN DISTRICT, 13 March (BelTA) - Belarus expects to double the population of pedigree beef cattle within five years, Belarusian Agriculture and Food Minister Yuri Gorlov said during a working trip of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko to Mogilev Oblast on 13 March, BelTA has learned.
The head of state was briefed on the development of pedigree cattle breeding and the ambitious prospects in this area. Specifically, the Belarusian state association for livestock breeding Belplemzhivobyedinenie plans to double the country’s livestock population over the five-year period by developing breeding farms in five regions of the country.
According to the minister, the current pedigree livestock population stands at approximately 5,000 head. “We are going to expand. We’ll take it from 5,000 to 10,000 by 2030,” he said.
Relevant experience has already been gained and implemented in Dribin District. After the decision was made in 2021 to establish a breeding farm for cattle, the necessary facilities were repaired, reconstructed, and built here. All work was carried out using their own funds and attracted loans, which are currently being repaid on time.
The farm specializes in raising Hereford cattle. This breed is among the most popular beef cattle breeds in the world. It is distinguished by high endurance, undemanding nature, and calm temperament. Animals of this breed adapt perfectly to cold weather and gain weight quickly. Their meat has a uniform fat marbling and is considered “marbled beef”.
The animals have a dark red coat and a stocky build. The weight of bulls reaches 900-1350 kg.
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