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Specie

ISO3
USA
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Large Black
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
Animals of this breed are raised on pasture.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The breed is known for its excellent maternal traits. The animals are good milkers.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1998
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
recently imported from United Kingdom (1970s; 1998); distantly related to US commercial stock
Year of origin
1970
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered