Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
Sp.
Other name
Salmantina, Morucha
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
The census was performed in the year 1996 during health control campaings.
Adaptability to specific environment
Highly rustic.
Specific reproductive characteristic
High fertility index. Easy calving, maternal ability.
Special characteristic of product
Very tasty red meat. Protected Denomination of Origin: Morucha's Meat of Salamanca.
Other special qualities
The bullocks are used to herd management. Contribution to grassland management.
Color comments
multi coloured: mixture of black and white giving appearance of greyish coat <br> uni coloured: black
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
wide, big and hooked shaped horns.
Wither height males
147
Wither height females
137
Weight males
900.00
Weight females
530.00
Other specific visible traits
subconcave head profile, horns are white with black tips; short, strong and muscular neck; prominent withers with straight dorsal line; straight muscular rump continued by tail with great amount of hair at the end;
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1988
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
originated from Bos Braquicerus Africanus
Location within country
Salamanca, Zamora, Cáceres
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
