Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Australian Friesian Sahiwal
Other name
AFS
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be tick resistant.
Color comments
uni coloured: black, red, sometimes brindle <br>multi coloured: pied
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1983
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
The Australian Friesian Sahiwal (AFS) was developed by the Queensland government in the 1960s. F2, F3 of Sahiwal and Friesian, selected for tick resistance and milk traits.
Year of origin
1961
Location within country
Northern Queensland, northern Western Australia and tropical areas of Northern Territory.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered
