Katerini
(most common name)
(transboundary/brand name)

local/other name (English):
• Greek Steppe

The Katerini is a variety of the Greek Steppe found in the Thessaly region in central Greece — Thessaly was known as ‘Aeolia’ before the Greek Dark Ages. (Aeolia appears in Homer’s Odyssey.)

The Katerini is bred for its meat which is valued for its taste and healthful attributes.

The Katerini is larger than the Sykia and is also sometimes used for work. There are only about five herds with a population total of less than a thousand.

The Katerini adapts well to mountainous regions with poor vegetation. Their feeding requirements are very low and they are very hardy. They are mostly black and also dark grey in color, darkening significantly towards the head.

This page was last updated on: 2023-05-18

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