Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Cambridge
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Additional information
2002: National risk status - rare. Information received from Breed Society.
Additional information comments
A major gene for ovulation rate is reported for this breed.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is known for prolificacy.
Color comments
uni coloured: brown with dark brown face
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
72
Wither height females
66
Weight males
90.00
Weight females
70.00
Herdbook established
1969
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
The breed has been recognized in 1979 following a cross-breeding and selection programme initiated in 1964. It is a composite of Clun Forest, Llyn and Llanwenog and Finnish Landrace: established 1979.
Year of origin
1964
Location within country
England and Wales
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Endangered
