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Volyn meat cattle

Volyn meat cattle

The Volinian Beef or Volynska is a Ukrainian breed of beef cattle. It was created in the Volyn Oblast of Ukraine between 1974 and 1994, and in 2009 represented about 28% of the beef herd of the country. It is the second cattle breed to have been developed in Ukraine; it resulted from cross-breeding of local Black-and-White and Red Polish cows with bulls of beef breeds including Aberdeen-Angus, Hereford and Limousin. The development of the breed is supported by the Ukrainian government; in 2011 the Volyn regional administration made grants of over ₴7.8 million (about €70,000) to breeders.

Life Span 18-22 years
Weight 450-900 kg

What to Know Before Buying a Volyn meat cattle

Finding a responsible Volyn meat cattle 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 Volyn meat cattle. 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 Volyn meat cattles 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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