Russian Black Pied

Russian black pied, often called Russian Black-and-White, is a dairy cattle breed developed in the former Soviet Union from local cows crossed with Dutch, Friesian, and later Holstein-type black-and-white cattle. It was selected for milk production in Russian conditions rather than as a single narrow strain. Animals are typically black and white with a dairy frame, capacious udders, and enough body strength to cope with colder continental regions. Regional types in central Russia, the Urals, and Siberia may differ in size, yield, and hardiness.

On farms, Russian black pied cattle are managed much like other dairy breeds, with the best results coming from consistent milking routines, good forage, winter housing, and ration balancing during early lactation. Some modern herds are heavily Holstein-influenced, while older or regional lines may be valued for durability and fertility. When buying breeding stock or semen, it is worth checking milk yield, udder traits, fat and protein figures, and whether the source represents an established Russian line or a general black-and-white dairy herd.

Colors: Belted, Black, Black and White, Blaze Faced, Blue Roan, Brindle, Brockle Faced, Brown, Brown and White, Dun, Gray, Grey, Highbelt, Highpark, Lineback, Mottled, Pied, Red, Red and White, Red Roan, Riggit, Roan, Silver, Solid Black, Solid Red, Solid White, Speckled, Spotted, White, White Faced, Yellow