Country
Specie
ISO3
SWE
Language
swed.
Other name
SRB, Swedish Red and White
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
1999: 170 000 milk yield recorded cows. <br>In 2002, This breed account for 47.6% of the total dairy cattle population in Sweden.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Animals of this breed have good fertility and are known for easy calving.
Special characteristic of product
The breed is known for its high milk yield.
Other special qualities
The animals have a good temperament.
Color comments
multi coloured red and white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Weight males
1050.00
Weight females
550.00
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Red Swedish cattle (RSB) and Swedish Ayrshire have been merged in 1927 to form SRB.
Year of origin
1927
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
