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Specie

ISO3
GBR
Transboundary name
Holstein (black and white)
Other name
Holstein, Red and White Friesian, Holstein Friesian
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2002: Information received from Breed Society.
Additional information comments
The following specific genetic features: -Robertsonian Translocation 1/29 -Freemartinism (Secondary Chinearism) -blood groups are reported for this breed.
Color comments
multi coloured: black and white pied
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
160
Wither height females
144
Weight males
1000.00
Weight females
650.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1909
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Imported from The Netherlands: incrossing especially from North American animals.
Import
since 1950 from Friesian (Netherlands) and Holstein (Europe, USA, Canada)
Location within country
country-wide
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