Also Known By: Sidet trønderfe og nordlandsfe, Black Trondheim, Colorsided Trondheim and Northlandm Nordland, Røros
A naturally polled, small-boned, coloursided cow with short legs. Normally it is blacksided, but other colors such as red, gray, or brindled-sided animals occur. This breed is found in northern Norway.
It is a dual purpose breed with good milk-yielding properties. It is common to the mountain areas of Trondelag and Nordland counties and is considered a good grazing animal that is efficient on a high-roughage diet. Mean live weight is 400 kg for cows and a mean yield of approximately 4500 kg pr. year. They have 4.3% fat and 3.3% protein. Population estimate in 1994 was 400-500 breeding cows. Semen reserves in 1995 was 57,893 units.
Mason, I.L. 1996. A World Dictionary of Livestock Breeds, Types and Varieties. Fourth Edition. C.A.B International. 273 pp.
Stiftelsen Norsk Landbrunksmuseum, Sagabygget, Norges landbrukshogskole, 1432 Ås, Norway
Stiftelsen Norsk Landbrunksmuseum, Sagabygget, Norges landbrukshogskole, 1432 Ås, Norway