Lithuanian White Back
Country
Specie
ISO3
LTU
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Whitebacked Cattle
Other name
Lietuvos Baltnugariai
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Additional information
2003, Lithuanian Red account for 0.3% of the total cattle population.
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is known for its adaptation to the locally prevailing climate.
Special characteristic of product
This breed is producing milk of good quality.
Other special qualities
The animals have a strong constitution.
Color comments
comment: white back
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
135
Wither height females
128
Weight males
700.00
Weight females
400.00
Other specific visible traits
Lithuanian White Back cattle can be divided into two types: first type has black spots located on the white background, the second type has completely black head, neck and sides and white back.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Location within country
south-eastern regions of Lithuania
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Endangered
Lithuanian Red
Country
Specie
ISO3
LTU
Language
eng.
Other name
Lietuvos zalieji, Krasnaya litovskaya, Lithuanian Red (LR)
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2003, Lithuanian Red account for 28.7% of the total cattle population.
Special characteristic of product
This breed is producing milk with a high milk fat percentage.
Color comments
uni coloured: red
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
140
Wither height females
130
Weight males
920.00
Weight females
530.00
Other specific visible traits
Central European Red type, similar to Polish Red
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1924
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Ayrshire, Swiss Brown, Angeln, Dutch and Danish Red, Shorthorn and local cattle
Year of origin
1907
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Lithuanian Light Grey
Country
Specie
ISO3
LTU
Language
eng.
Other name
Lietuvos semieji
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
In 2003, Lithuanian Light Grey account for 0.2% of the total cattle population. This breed is close to extinction as a result of the longterm chaotic improvement with different black and white and red and white breeds bulls.
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is known for its adaptation to the locally prevailing climate.
Special characteristic of product
This breed is producing milk of good quality.
Other special qualities
The animals have a strong constitution.
Color comments
uni coloured: light grey
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
130
Wither height females
125
Weight males
700.00
Weight females
450.00
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Location within country
south-eastern and south-western regions
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
Limusine
Country
Specie
ISO3
LTU
Transboundary name
Limousin
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
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Holstein
Country
Specie
ISO3
LTU
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Holstein (black and white)
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2003, recently introduced breeds comprises less than 3% from the total amount of cattle.
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
Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Hereford
Country
Specie
ISO3
LTU
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Hereford
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
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
German red and white
Country
Specie
ISO3
LTU
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Holstein (red and white)
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2003, recently introduced breeds comprises less than 3% from the total amount of cattle.
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 Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
