Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
fr.
Transboundary name
Bleu Du Maine
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Additional information
2002: Information received from Breed Society, Rare Breed International.
Special characteristic of product
The production of large lean carcasses is reported for this breed.
Color comments
uni coloured: white with blue head
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
85
Wither height females
77
Weight males
125.00
Weight females
81.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1982
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Wensleydale x Bleu du Maine (France)
Import
since 1960, <5% from Bleu du Maine (France); since 1983 to 1985, 5% to 20% from Bleu du Maine (France); since 1986 to 1990, <5% from Bleu du Maine (France)
Location within country
Scotland and Wales
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Vulnerable
