Country
Specie
ISO3
ARG
Language
sp.
Other name
Argentine Criollo
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
This is a very hardy breed well adapted to varying conditions from sub-tropical, humid or semi-arid to temperate. This breed produces equally well in temperate-cold regions.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The females have good ease at calving which has become one of the most important traits that have rescued the breed from extinction. Furthermore, they also do not present calving problems when used in crossing.
Reference for special qualities
FAO Breed Survey
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
lyre shaped horns
Wither height females
125
Weight males
650.00
Weight females
430.00
Other specific visible traits
vars a, b, c are large, medium and small
Herdbook
y
Description of origin
Europe
Location within country
Templade areas, humid subtropical areas, semiarid subtropical areas, cold areas.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
