Country
Specie
ISO3
GRC
Language
gr.
Description
Named after Skopelos island
Other name
Glossa Skopelou (Glossiotika)
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
In 2003, this breed is at risk.
Adaptability to specific environment
Animals of this breed are highly adapted to the local conditions.
Specific resistance or tolerance
Animals of this breed show high general resistance.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Animals of this breed are early maturing with higher prolificacy than observed in the local breed.
Special characteristic of product
The milk is used for the production of Feta (at least 30%) and also of Mizithra, Anthotiros, Manouri. The milk and meat quality is excellent. Feta, Batzos, Galotyri, Mizithra, Anthotiros, Manouri
Other special qualities
The udder morphology is suitable for machine milking.
Color comments
uni coloured: white with black or red-black spots around the eyes and mouth
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
Males have big spiral shaped horns, while females are usually polled. They rarely have knobs.
Wither height males
66
Wither height females
61
Weight males
64.00
Weight females
51.00
Other specific visible traits
thin tail , there is a hump on the animal`s back
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1998
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed local breed, possibly originating from Ruda
Location within country
Islands of Skopelos, Skiathos and Magnissia on mainland of Greece
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
