Country
Specie
ISO3
GRC
Language
gr.
Description
Mainly located on the Ionian island of Kefallonia
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
The source of data is the Ministry of Agriculture. The breed contributes to the crossbred population of continental Greece.
Adaptability to specific environment
Island mountain breed. Well adapted to difficult living conditions. It is found in regions with medium rainfalls. The feet are capable of climbing up steep slopes.
Specific resistance or tolerance
High resistance
Special characteristic of product
The milk is used for the production of various cheeses: Kefalotiri, Anthotiros, Mizithra. Quite good quality of wool. Kefalotiri, Anthotiros, Mizithra
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
Adapted to mountainous environments with steep slopes and bad weather conditions.
Color comments
White wool with brownred head, and back of neck
Efabis main colour
White
Efabis skin colour
Brown
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
The males have big and strong, spiral shaped horns. 20% of the females have small horns
Wither height males
65
Wither height females
60
Weight males
58.00
Weight females
44.00
Other specific visible traits
Typical furrow under the forehead. There is a deep dark stripe along some males' horns.
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
The breed is said to originate from Ithaki, a neighboring island and is of Zackel type.
Location within country
Kefallonia, Ionian Island
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
