Modicana
(most common name)

(local/other name):
• Olivastra modicana (= olive-colored)
• Raza Modicana
• Sicilian (English)

The Modicana is found on the island of Sicily — the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and an autonomous region of Italy.

In recent years the Danish Red has been used to help improve its dairy qualities.

Podolian cattle breeds have calves born with a fawn to reddish coat that turns grey or white after about five months of maturing. The Modicana has Podolian characteristics even though it is usually a wine-red in color.

Modicana varieties include:
• Mezzalina
• Montanara

This page was last updated on: 2024-06-29

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