Country
Specie
ISO3
IDN
Language
Indonesia
Description
Aceh is the name of the Province where this local beef breed adapted by generations.
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
This breed is known for its heat tolerance.
Specific resistance or tolerance
Resistance to various parasitic diseases (ticks and worms) and to infectious diseases (i.e. Surra, MCF)
Specific reproductive characteristic
Fertility rate is very high
Special characteristic of product
Meat is preferred by Aceh community for traditional food
Color comments
uni coloured: white, greyish to reddish white with blurred white legs and belly
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
usual Zebu horn shape
Wither height males
116
Wither height females
102
Weight males
253.00
Weight females
148.00
Other specific visible traits
Ligther color down the body (lower legs, chest, abdomen up to a part between rear legs), inside of ears, around eyes and upper lip periphery.
Herdbook
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Description of origin
Composite breed from the crossing between Bos sumatraensis cattle from indonesia and zebu cattle (Bos indicus) from India.
Location within country
Mostly in 23 district in NAD Province as well as in North Sumatera
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
