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Specie

ISO3
ZAF
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Polled Sussex
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is known for its ability to survive and thrive under harsh conditions.
Color comments
uni coloured: red
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
117
Weight males
950.00
Weight females
575.00
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
variety of Sussex, composite of Red Aberdeen-Angus and Sussex from 1950 onwards: Polled Sussex cattle were first imported from the United Kingdom in 1903.
Year of origin
11
Location within country
Northern, North-west, Western Cape, Eastern Cape and northern KwaZulu-Natal Provinces
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered