Country
Specie
ISO3
SWE
Language
swed
Description
the breed name Svensk låglandsboskap is still used for this breed after the introduction of holstein in the 1970s, but also holstein friesian is used as breed name.
Transboundary name
Holstein (black and white)
Other name
SLB, Swedish Holstein Cattle, Swedish Friesian
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
1999: The data is based on the number of milk recorded cows in 1999. <br>In 2002, This breed account for 47.0% of the total dairy cattle population in Sweden.
Special characteristic of product
Animals of this breeds produce remarkable milk yields.
Color comments
multi coloured: black and white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Weight males
1200.00
Weight females
650.00
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
The breed has been established in Sweden around 120 years ago.
Year of origin
1870
Location within country
country-wide but particularly in the south part of the country
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
