Sardo-Modicana
(most common name)
(transboundary/brand name)

(local/other name):
• Modicano-Sarda
• Oristanese
local/other name (English):
• Modica-Sardinian

The Sardo-Modicana is a locally developed Podolian breed found near Cagliari (capital city of Sardinia) and in the central-western province of Oristano which is on the northern part of the Campidano plain on the island of Sardinia (Sardegna in Italian).

The Sardo-Modicana is the result of crossbreeding improved Modicana cattle with local Sardinian cattle and are adapted to local conditions and arid soils.

Podolian cattle breeds have calves born with a fawn to reddish coat that turns grey or white after about five months of maturing.

This page was last updated on: 2023-08-09

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