Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
Sp.
Description
Named after local geographical contitions and the colour coat.
Other name
Negra Serrana, Serrana Soriana, Serrana Ibérica, Negra Burgalesa
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
Currently, with the aim of increse the population, there is a growing trade of purebred heifers.
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well adapted to the local environment (extreme continental climate with few rain, semi desert, steep zones).
Specific resistance or tolerance
Hardiness. Resistence to extreme climate conditions and diseases.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Maternal ability. Natural breeding difficults pure breed conservation.
Special characteristic of product
Typical products: Ternero Pastenco (a crossed, 6-7 months calf).
Other special qualities
Strong, robust. Cultural role
Color comments
uni coloured: black, sometimes oscillations from bleached black to dark brown
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
well developed, lyred-shaped horns, sometimes open hook-shaped horns
Wither height males
142
Wither height females
138
Weight males
700.00
Weight females
580.00
Other specific visible traits
rustic appearance, frequently with grey halo around mouth and nose area. Poorly developed udder with abundant hairs. Straight or sub-concave profile. Big dewlap. Strong back.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
2000
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
The breed descended from the European Bos Brachiceros and was mainly influenced by Negra Avileña and to a smaller degree by other mountain type breeds of northern Spain.
Location within country
Teruel (Sierra de Albarracín, Gúdar and Maestrazgo)
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
