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Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Other name
Derbyshire Blue, Blue English
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2002: National risk status - rare. Information received from Breed Society, BCMS.
Color comments
uni coloured: blue roan <br>multi coloured: blue roan and white
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1916
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
original from white Shorthorn x Welsh Black and possibly Friesian: current 'Blue Albions' probably crosses: herd-book 1916-40: breed society 1920-66
Location within country
northern Derbyshire, England
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical