Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Other name
Behi-gorri, Pyrenean
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well adapted for grazing under extreme climatic conditions.
Specific resistance or tolerance
Animals of this breed show a low incidence of genital illnesses.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The animals calve once per year even under harsh conditions. Calvings are easy in both pure breed animals and in commercial crossings. One calve per year.
Special characteristic of product
These meat animals develop 350-360 kg carcass at 12 months, with a dressing percentage of 63%.
Other special qualities
Well adapted to local conditions. Play a role in the conservation of natural resources. Well suited to graze in high mountain areas where no other cattle coud graze. Hardiness. Cultural value. Maternal ability.
Color comments
uni coloured: from white to very light brown <br>comments: some have a light coloured patch around eyes, muzzle and axilae
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
lyre-shaped horns in males and spiral-shaped horns in females with yellow tips
Wither height males
150
Wither height females
132
Weight males
950.00
Weight females
550.00
Other specific visible traits
mucous membranes are pink to red in colour the hoofs are white to yellow in colour.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1925
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed believed to come from the same branch as the french breeds named
Import
blondes
Local cryo conservation status
: different opinions regarding the origin of the breed exist, the breed may origin from Bos taurus europaeus, Bos taurus primigenius or Bos taurus brachyceros.
Local Risk
Herdbook opend in 1925 in Guipuzcoa Province and in 1988 at national level.
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Navarra
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Sufficient
