Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Bluefaced Leicester
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2002: Information received from Breed Society, Rare Breed International.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is known for high prolificacy.
Color comments
uni coloured: white with blue head that is covered with white haw, blue pigmented skin and wool
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
90
Wither height females
85
Weight males
110.00
Weight females
89.00
Herdbook established
1962
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
local breed descended from Bakewell's Dishley Leicester
Import
none
Location within country
northern United Kingdom
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
