Turkish Grey Steppe
Turkish Grey Steppe cattle, also known as Boz Irk or Boz Steppe, are grey cattle associated with northwestern Turkey, Thrace, and the western Anatolian steppe. They are part of the wider group of steppe cattle valued for hardiness, long horns, and the ability to work in extensive systems. Traditionally they served several roles, including milk, meat, and draught, which explains their moderate production rather than one extreme specialized trait.
These cattle fit low-input landscapes where grazing, walking, climate tolerance, and local disease pressure shape the herd. Conservation-minded owners should protect the grey coat, horn form, and working constitution without selecting only for size. Because draught use has faded in many places, the breed's future often depends on meat production, cultural identity, and genetic-resource programs. Practical records for fertility, calf survival, and cow longevity can make the breed easier to defend in modern farming.
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
