Country
Specie
ISO3
FRA
Language
fr.
Other name
Gascon Areole, Mirandais
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information comments
A specific genetic feature (translocation 1/29) is reported for this breed. DNA-Material is stored.
Adaptability to specific environment
The animals are tolerant of different temperatures.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is known for excellent fertility.
Other special qualities
This breed is known for longevity.
Color comments
multi coloured: grey, white, blond
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
long horns, lyre-shaped
Wither height males
150
Wither height females
140
Weight males
900.00
Weight females
650.00
Other specific visible traits
calves born red
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1894
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed of Gascogne
Import
since 1950 from Piemontese (Italy): since 1960 up to 1980 from Gasconne
Location within country
Department of Gers, Midi-Pyrénées
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
