Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Other name
Iberian Red
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is especially adapted to continental and semi-desert Mediterranean climate and for the exploitation of natural resources like montanera where they subsist on acorns of cork oak and holm oak and grass.
Special characteristic of product
Very appreciated ham is produced from this breed.
Color comments
uni coloured: red
Wither height males
90
Wither height females
75
Weight males
140.00
Weight females
120.00
Other specific visible traits
semi-erect ears
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1987
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Year of origin
1300
Location within country
Andalusia, Extremadura, La Mancha, Castilla y León
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
