Valdostana pezzata rossa
(most common name)

(local/other name):
• Razza Valdostana pezzata rossa
local/other name (English):
• Aosta Red Pied
local/other name (French):
• Valdôtaine pie-rouge

The Valdostana pezzata rossa is a specialized dairy breed that evolved in the Aosta Valley of Italy from the mixing of local and imported cattle.

The Valdostana pezzata rossa can be found in the northwestern Italian Alps (Aosta, Torino, Vercelli, Cuneo) and makes use of forage instead of brought-in feeds.

Valdostana pezzata rossa coat colors include:
• red
• red with white head
• red pied
• white

This page was last updated on: 2023-05-21

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