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Specie

ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Other name
Iberian Black, Iberian Black
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
This breed is especially adapted to graze in Dehesa land.
Special characteristic of product
Very appreciated ham is produced from this breed.
Color comments
uni coloured: black
Wither height males
80
Wither height females
77
Weight males
143.00
Weight females
128.00
Other specific visible traits
semi-erect ears
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1987
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous
Year of origin
1300
Import
since 1970 from Tamworth, Duroc
Location within country
Andalusia, Castilla y León, Castilla La Mancha and Extremadura
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk