Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Other name
Palmera
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is especially adapted to graze in mountains and very well adapted to humid conditions.
Specific resistance or tolerance
The breed is free of the most important diseases such as Brucellosis, Tuberculosis, Paratuberculosis and the Arthritic-encephalitis complex.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The breed shows very good maternal behaviour and reproductive conditions.
Color comments
comment: red coloured animals predominate
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
spiral shaped horns
Other specific visible traits
Animals of this breed have a straight profile and carry hair of medium length.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1985
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
This breed belongs to the Canary goat group. It is a composite of prehispanic animals with African origin and European goats.
Location within country
La Palma, Canary islands
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
