Hungarian Grey Cattle baby boom in Hortobágy – VIDEO

We are in the middle of calving season for grey cattle. Over 450 calves were born in just the last couple of weeks in Hortobágy, and at least another 450 calves are expected to be born this winter.

Protecting the species is a No. 1 priority in Hortobágy. Therefore, their number grows each year. However, only the strongest and healthiest cattle are involved in the cattle-breeding. Approximately 1,000 calves are expected to be born this winter, dehir reports.

Whenever a new calf is born, its gender and other data are documented, and each calf gets an ear tag to certify its origins. Herdsmen are there every step of the way to help the animals, sometimes even during birth.

The calves do not have the signature grey fur yet. Instead, they have an orange- or brownish-coloured fur when they are born, and it takes over six months for their fur to change to that signature grey colour. Calves are often referred to as pirók borjú, which roughly translates to reddish-coloured calf.