Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
British White
Other name
White Polled, Park
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information comments
The 1/29 chromosome translocation is present in 60% of herds. The Robertson chromosal translocation is in a high percentage of breed. The naturally polled is dominant.
Adaptability to specific environment
A high temperature tolerance (-40°C to 40°C) is reported for this breed.
Specific resistance or tolerance
The animals of this breed are reported to show resistance to tuberculosis and viral pneumonia.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The animals are known for easy calving and high vitality in calves.
Other special qualities
This docile breed is known for hardiness and strong hoofs. Breed is also known for good handling.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
hardiness, strong hooves
Color comments
uni coloured: white with black and red spots on muzzle, eyes, feet, teats
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
140
Wither height females
128
Weight males
839.00
Weight females
595.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1918
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed Park Cattle: incrossing from Galloway, Shorthorn and Fjall
Location within country
eastern Anglia
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Vulnerable
