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18 April 2015

Northern Finncattle







Northern Finncattle (pohjoissuomenkarja or lapinlehmä)
at Fallkulla Farm 5.4.2015.

It's a dual purpose breed used both in dairy and
beef production. The main colour is white.
There are only about 350 animals left.

I'm linking to
Camera Critters
Saturday's Critters

http://camera-critters.blogspot.fi/2015/04/camera-critters-367.html


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74 comments:

  1. Joyful18 April 2015 at 08:52

    Oh my these are a rare breed. They must be expensive to purchase? Do they have red eyes or is it just the colour around the eyes. Very exotic looking. Have a wonderful weekend.

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    1. Unknown18 April 2015 at 09:01

      Thank you, Joy! They don't have red eyes, they're just reddish brown around the eyes. Enjoy your weekend.

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  2. Mosura18 April 2015 at 09:11

    A dual purpose breed would have made a lot of sense in days of small scale farming. Good to see people preserving the rare breeds.

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  3. Rajesh18 April 2015 at 09:36

    Great shots of the cattle.

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  4. Sara - Villa Emilia18 April 2015 at 11:26

    Oh, tämäpä oli mielenkiintoista! En tiennyt tästä rodusta mitään.
    Hienot kuvat!

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    1. Unknown19 April 2015 at 12:04

      Kiitos, Sara! En minäkään. Pitu ruveta opiskelemaan vierailun jälkeen. :-)

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  5. orchid032418 April 2015 at 11:54

    Dearest Gunilla; Wonderful photographs of Finncattle. I LOVE the white body and the sweet red eyes♡♡♡

    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend in Finland, xoxo Miyako*

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    1. Unknown19 April 2015 at 12:08

      Thank you, dear Miyako! They're brownish red around the eyes, but the eyes aren't red. Big hugs to you!

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  6. eileeninmd18 April 2015 at 12:16

    They are pretty white cattle, the closeup is adorable.. I hope they are able to keep the breed going.. Great shots, Gunilla ! Thank you for linking up, have a happy weekend!

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    1. Unknown19 April 2015 at 12:12

      Thank you, Eileen! I hope so too. Have a great weekend.

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  7. Irma18 April 2015 at 12:16

    Good morning Gunilla,
    Beautiful pictures of this beautiful cattle.
    Photo 2 and 5 I love.
    Have a good weekend.
    Best regards, Irma

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  8. Unknown18 April 2015 at 13:51

    I do hope there is a breeding program in place to keep the breed going Gunilla. Great pics.

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    1. Unknown19 April 2015 at 12:20

      Thank you, Linley! They're working hard on saving it.

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  9. TexWisGirl18 April 2015 at 17:07

    i hope the breed can be saved!

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    1. Unknown19 April 2015 at 12:21

      Thank you, Theresa! They're working hard on saving it.

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  10. rainfield6118 April 2015 at 17:17

    1 + 1 = infinity.

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  11. thewovenspoke18 April 2015 at 17:29

    Beautiful shots of a rare breed.

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  12. Sheila at WolfSongBlog.Com18 April 2015 at 19:12

    I love seeing and taking photos of cattle, they are fun to watch and very expressive. These guys/gals look great. Love the eyes! Great shots! Hope you enjoy your weekend.

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    1. Unknown19 April 2015 at 12:26

      Thank you, Sheila! I love cattle. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  13. Hannah18 April 2015 at 20:39

    The calf looks so mild and sweet. I haven't been around cattle enough to know what their personalities are, these look gentle. The white color is probably well suited to a northern climate? They must get lost in the snow.

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    1. Unknown19 April 2015 at 12:40

      Thank you, Hannah! These are small and gentle. They thought the white colour would get the insects to leave them alone. They have probably not been outdoors in the winter. It's too cold.

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  14. CraveCute18 April 2015 at 21:40

    The breed is beautiful and that calf is adorable! It's very important to keep those breeds going. Great pics!

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  15. Rost och rädisor18 April 2015 at 21:45

    So quite!
    /Anette

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  16. A Colorful World18 April 2015 at 22:20

    Darling calf! Such great photos of the two, mom & babe.

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  17. bijjen18 April 2015 at 22:43

    How cute your photos are........
    Lovely.....

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  18. Anonymous19 April 2015 at 00:05

    What beautiful animals. I hope measures are being taken to conserve the breed.

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  19. carol l mckenna19 April 2015 at 00:28

    Adorable cattle and wonderful shots!

    Happy Weekend,
    artmusedog and carol

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  20. DeniseinVA19 April 2015 at 01:19

    Very pretty looking cattle and enjoyable photos Gunilla.

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  21. Ranten19 April 2015 at 02:12

    Det er leit med disse gamle husdyrrasene som vi ikke klarer å holde i hevd. Fine bilder!

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    1. Unknown19 April 2015 at 12:52

      Tack ska du ha! Jag hoppas att de kan rädda de gamla raserna. Det skulle vara synd om de skulle försvinna.

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  22. Maude Lynn19 April 2015 at 02:59

    Beautiful animals!

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  23. Tom19 April 2015 at 03:30

    WOW, only about 350 animals left. Tom The Backroads Traveller

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    1. Unknown19 April 2015 at 12:53

      Thank you, Tom! I hope they can save the old breeds.

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  24. Anonymous19 April 2015 at 05:44

    Beautiful animals!

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  25. Roy Norris19 April 2015 at 19:27

    Just delightful Gunilla.

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  26. Anonymous19 April 2015 at 21:25

    The calf has the sweetest face. Have a lovely week.

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  27. Hootin Anni19 April 2015 at 21:41

    Awwwwwwwww, so cute, so sweet!!

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  28. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©19 April 2015 at 21:52

    Those are lovely beasts, Gunilla.
    ~

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  29. Bob Bushell19 April 2015 at 22:23

    What a beautiful animal, it is perfection.

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  30. GreenComotion19 April 2015 at 23:23

    Hi Gunilla,
    I am heartened to learn that the Finncattle will be protected, being rare and all.
    Thanks for visiting my blog.
    Have a Beautiful Day!
    Peace :)

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  31. Ela19 April 2015 at 23:55

    What great photos and beautiful animals !!
    Greetings

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  32. This N That20 April 2015 at 00:46

    Beautiful animals..I hate it when any animal becomes extinct..Thanks for sharing..

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  33. Carletta20 April 2015 at 02:59

    One mostly thinks of exotic animals on a watch and not domestic ones. Let's home they will survive.

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  34. Debbie20 April 2015 at 05:44

    Beautiful animals, sweet faces!!

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  35. MTWaggin20 April 2015 at 22:43

    Wow - not many dual breeds anymore and my hat is off to those trying to save them by breeding pure!

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    1. Unknown21 April 2015 at 12:44

      Thank you! Not an easy job, but they're working hard on it.

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  36. Helma21 April 2015 at 12:32

    I'm so glad that this calf at her meoder should be:-)))))
    It always makes me sad when I see in the Netherlands how many calves are taken away right after birth by the mother to be fattened in a small cubicle.

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    1. Unknown21 April 2015 at 12:44

      Thank you, Helma! It makes me sad when animals are held in bad conditions.

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  37. Stewart M21 April 2015 at 13:40

    Cracking shots - although I suspect that they would show the mud!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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    1. Unknown21 April 2015 at 13:56

      Thank you, Stewart! It's a small breed well suited to harsh conditions and grazing in the forest. The white colour was thought to keep the bugs away.

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