Meuse Rhine Ijssel
Country
Specie
ISO3
LKA
Transboundary name
Holstein (red and white)
Other name
MRY
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
recently introduced; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Kinniya
Country
Specie
ISO3
LKA
Other name
Thamankaduwa
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: grey
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Other specific visible traits
Zebu
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
local variety, similar to Mysore type
Location within country
Mahaweli Ganga
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Khillari
Country
Specie
ISO3
LKA
Transboundary name
Khillari
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
recently introduced; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
Kangayam
Country
Specie
ISO3
LKA
Transboundary name
Kangayam
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
recently introduced; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Jersey
Country
Specie
ISO3
LKA
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Jersey
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: reddish-brown
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
Curved.
Weight males
264.00
Weight females
241.00
Other specific visible traits
Erect medium sized ears.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
recently introduced; exotic
Location within country
Hill and Mid Country, Coconut plantation, Wet zone.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Holstein Friesian
Country
Specie
ISO3
LKA
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Holstein (black and white)
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
multi coloured: black and white spotted
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
Medium-size, curved horns.
Other specific visible traits
Long convex shaped head. Medium size erect ears.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
recently introduced; exotic
Location within country
Hill and Mid Country (Above 400 m altitude)
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Hatton
Country
Specie
ISO3
LKA
Other name
Cappe harak, Cape
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
comment: according the FAO Breed Survey no records of physical appearance exist
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of European and local cattle in the hill country created about 110 years ago
Year of origin
1880
Location within country
Hill country, central Sri Lanka
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Haryana
Country
Specie
ISO3
LKA
Transboundary name
Hariana
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
recently introduced; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
Gir
Country
Specie
ISO3
LKA
Transboundary name
Gir
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
recently introduced; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Eastern White
Country
Specie
ISO3
LKA
Language
English
Description
This cattle is manly found in Eastern Province of Sri Lanka. It is believed that they are descending from ancient Royal dairy herds. They have a straight face, white coat colour, small to medium hump and dewlap and tail length varies from medium to long.
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
