Country
Specie
ISO3
AUT
Language
ger.
Other name
Tirolense, Tux-Zillertaler
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Efabis cultural role comment
Tyrolean custom
Efabis cultural value
Kuhstechen
Adaptability to specific environment
: Cows are fighting each other in the spring. Originally the winner and her herd got the best mounain pastures in summer. Now only for show.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The breed is well adapted to the local environment (high mountain country)(Ger.
Other special qualities
Alptüchtig
Efabis genetic features
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Body conformation
A very good meat quality with a low fat content is reported for this breed.
Shank and foot colour
mountainous country
Wither height males
Solid coloured: black, red or brown with white markings on pelvis, base of tail, hypogastrium, belly and udder. Dark skin colour, black muzzle and claws.
Wither height females
Black; red
Weight males
0.00
Weight females
2.00
Other specific visible traits
2
Herdbook
Curved upward and forward, wax coloured at the base with black tips.
Herdbook established
130
Domestication status
125
Taxonomic classification
1100
Description of origin
600
Year of origin
0
Import
y
Local cryo conservation status
domestic
Local Risk
Breed
Detailed local risk status
Local breed, probably related to Herens (Switzerland), almost extict in the 1970ies. The remaining population was united with Zillertaler (red variety, same type, same origin) to the Tux-Zillertaler in 1982
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
1800
International Transboundary Risk detailed
1980 <5 % from Herens, Switzerland (only semen)
