Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Other name
Old Gloucester, Gloucestershire, Gloucester
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2000: National risk status - rare. Information received from Rare Breed Survival Trust, Breed Society.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Twin births are reported for this breed.
Special characteristic of product
The milk is very good for cheese production.
Color comments
multi coloured: brown, white with white dorsal line and underline and black spotted
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
143
Wither height females
129
Weight males
857.00
Weight females
583.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1920
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed: composite of Gloucester and Glamorgan: incrossing from Shorthorn, Friesian and others
Import
since 1950, 5% to 20% from Friesian (United Kingdom) and Jersey (United Kingdom)
Location within country
England
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
