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Specie

ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Other name
Andalusian Churro, Lebrijana, Marismeña, Atlantica, Andalusian Churra
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to low Guadalquivir marshes (dump).
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be resistant to foot rot caused by Bacteroides (Fusiformis) nodosus and Fasciolasis.
Color comments
uni coloured: white with brown or black ears
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
males: spiral shaped horns; females: sometimes point backwards, short horns
Wither height males
78
Wither height females
74
Weight males
80.00
Weight females
60.00
Other specific visible traits
characteristic tuft on head
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
autochthon Churra Branch with Celtic origin
Import
since 1960 from Suffolk (United Kingdom)
Location within country
Hinojos (Huelva) Marshes of Hinojo (Doñana National Park) in Andalusia
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered