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Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Other name
Welsh Mule
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to the local environment (marginal land).
Specific reproductive characteristic
This is a very prolific breed.
Special characteristic of product
The production of lean carcasses is reported for this breed.
Other special qualities
These docile animals are known for their hardiness, mothering ability and milkiness.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
arable by product also svited for Marginal Land
Color comments
uni coloured: white with speckled or white and black face marking
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height females
73
Weight females
65.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Welsh Mountain, Brecknock Hill Cheviot, Beulah Speckled Face and Welsh Hill Speckled
Year of origin
1978
Location within country
Wales, England, Scotland
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown