Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Other name
Casina
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
1994: 65 pure-bred males have been used on 1071 pure-bred adult females;<br> 1998: population data based on census performed by ASEAMO (Breed Association);
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is very well adapted to the local environment (mountain climate and mountain areas).
Specific reproductive characteristic
Animals of this breed show good maternal behaviour.
Special characteristic of product
Animals of this breed show good meat conversion index under extensive conditions.
Other special qualities
High longevity.
Color comments
uni coloured: red, with chromatic distal intensification (chestnut type)
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
hooked shaped horns in males and open hooked shaped horns in females;
Wither height males
140
Wither height females
125
Weight males
750.00
Weight females
450.00
Other specific visible traits
white halo in muzzle, decolouration in ventral part of body and inner thighs; may have a dark coloured spot under eyes and around the vulva
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1978
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed thought to descend from the Cantabric branch
Import
since 1950 from Asturiano de Valles (Spain)
Location within country
Councils of Cangas de Onís, Llanes, Piloña, Peñamellera Baja, Parres and Onís, Asturias
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
