Belarus Red
Belarus Red (Belarusian: Беларуская чырвоная, Russian: Белорусская красная), also known as Byelorussian Red, Krasnaya belorusskaya, and Krasnobelorusskaya, is a Belarusan dairy cattle breed. The breed has been improved by crossing with Angeln Red, German Red, Polish Red, Danish Red, Estonian Red, and Latvian Brown. They are common in Belarus, mostly around Grodno and Minsk. They are noted for their longevity and undemanding feeding requirements.
| Life Span | 18-22 years |
| Weight | 450-900 kg |
What to Know Before Buying a Belarus Red
Finding a responsible Belarus Red breeder requires more than browsing classified ads or responding to social media posts. The USDA requires any breeder who sells cattles commercially — especially those selling online or through third-party dealers — to hold a federal license and submit to regular inspections. A legitimate breeder should be willing to provide their USDA license number, invite you to visit their facility, and show you where the animals are housed and socialized.
Before committing to a purchase, ask the breeder for veterinary health records, vaccination documentation, and any genetic testing results relevant to the Belarus Red. Reputable breeders will also ask you questions in return — about your living situation, experience with animals, and ability to provide long-term care. A breeder who asks no questions and is eager to ship an animal immediately is a significant red flag.
Use the search tool below to check whether any USDA-licensed facilities breeding Belarus Reds appear in our database. If they do, review their inspection history carefully. Look for patterns of violations, pay attention to severity levels, and compare their compliance grade with other breeders in the same state. This due diligence takes minutes and can save you from supporting a facility with documented animal welfare problems.
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