Country
Specie
ISO3
IRL
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Belgian Blue
Other name
Blanc-Bleu Belge
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
In 2003, There are 500 registered breeding females in Ireland.
Other special qualities
Double muscle is reported for this breed.
Color comments
multi coloured: black, blue, white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
150
Wither height females
134
Weight males
1200.00
Weight females
800.00
Other specific visible traits
double-loined cattle
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1980
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
First imported into Ireland from Belgium in 1980
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
