Country
Specie
ISO3
IRL
Transboundary name
Charolais
Other name
Charolais
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
In 2003, There are 10000 registered breeding females in Ireland.
Other special qualities
The animals are known for muscularity.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
150
Wither height females
140
Weight males
1200.00
Weight females
800.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1967
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
First imported into Ireland from France in 1964 (8 bulls and 9 heifers)
Import
since 1965 continuously from Charolais (France): 1980-1998, <5% from Charolais (United Kingdom)
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
