Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Ayrshire
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
1999: Population data are based on the unregistered population.
Special characteristic of product
The small fat globule of milk is suitable for cheese production and for dietary food.
Other special qualities
The breed is known for its longevity.
Color comments
multi coloured: red, white, brown, black with light muzzle
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
lyre-shaped horns
Wither height males
140
Wither height females
127
Weight males
810.00
Weight females
539.00
Other specific visible traits
The modern Type is taller and heavier, Bulls height 150 cm, weight 1000 kg, cows height 135 cm, weight 600 kg.
Herdbook established
1877
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed Cunninghame & Dunlop breeds of Ayrshire, Scotland: introgression from Ayrshire from other countries
Location within country
country-wide and Falkland islands
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
