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Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Devon
Other name
Red Ruby Devon, North Devon
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2002: Information received from Breed Society, BCMS, Rare Breed International.
Special characteristic of product
This breed is known for the quality of its meat.
Other special qualities
This is a hardy and docile breed.
Color comments
uni coloured: red with flesh-coloured muzzle
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
136
Wither height females
130
Weight males
980.00
Weight females
630.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1851
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed: incrossing from Limousin and Salers
Year of origin
1500
Import
5%
Location within country
western England
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