Country
Specie
ISO3
SWE
Language
swed.
Other name
Swedish Mountain, Svensk Fjällras
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
1998: The data refer to milk recorded cows. The breed consist of about 2 000 active females.
Efabis cultural role comment
high historically cultural value
Adaptability to specific environment
Animals of this breed are well adapted to the local environment (mountain areas).
Special characteristic of product
The breed produces good milk protein quality for cheese production.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
mountain
Color comments
uni coloured: white <br>multi coloured: black, red, white spotted with black or red ears
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
130
Wither height females
120
Weight males
800.00
Weight females
415.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1907
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Svensk Fjällras is a native breed originating from the northern part of the country. It is related to some other Nordic red polled breeds.
Year of origin
1910
Import
isolated imports from Finland and Norway
Location within country
northern parts of the country
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
