Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
EN
Description
Beef breed in Canada
Transboundary name
South Devon
Other name
None
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
South Devon cattle have always been known for their docility which makes them easy to handle as a cowherd.
Additional information comments
Visit the official website of this Canadian breed for more information: http://canadiansouthdevon.com/
Color comments
South Devon cattle may be either red or black.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
1043.00
Weight females
683.00
Other specific visible traits
South Devon cattle are long bodies with solid depth throughout and have a good hair coat that sheds easily in summer. They have a longer eye to muzzle length with a slightly larger ear and rounder eye.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1975
Description of origin
The South Devon breed was developed in the southern part of Devonshire,England. South Devon’s are the largest of the English and Scottish breeds.The cattle are horned and noted for hardiness, good milk yield and their lean carcass quality.
Year of origin
1800
Import
1969
Location within country
Found across Canada.
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
