Ronquières kalkoen
Country
Specie
ISO3
BEL
Language
dutch
Transboundary name
Ronquieres
Other name
Ronquières, Dindon de Ronquières
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Additional information
Popular at the beginning of the century. It is the basis of the Crollurtzer turkey from Germany.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The females are known for a poor maternal ability but are good in brooding.
Other special qualities
These very hardy animals can live outside all year round.
Avian classification
middle level
Weight males
11.00
Weight females
5.50
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed; originated from Hainaut region, south-west of Belgium
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Critical
Rode Ardenner kalkoen
Country
Specie
ISO3
BEL
Other name
Red Ardenne Turkey, Dindon Rouge des Ardennes
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is reported to be resistant to bad weather.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The females are known for a poor maternal abilities.
Other special qualities
These very hardy animals can sleep outside all year round.
Avian classification
middle level
Weight males
9.00
Weight females
4.50
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
probably related to Ronquieres
Location within country
Ardenne region, southern Belgium
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
Zwartbles
Country
Specie
ISO3
BEL
Language
dutch
Transboundary name
Zwartbles
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Endangered
Vlaams Schaap
Country
Specie
ISO3
BEL
Language
dutch
Transboundary name
Vlaams Schaap
Other name
Mouton Flamand
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Specific reproductive characteristic
The animals are known for their good fertility.
Color comments
comment: pigmented around the nose
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
95
Wither height females
85
Weight males
90.00
Weight females
70.00
Other specific visible traits
erect ears
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Developed on the coast grounds for wool production.
Location within country
eastern and western Flanders
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Endangered
Vlaams Kuddeschaap
Country
Specie
ISO3
BEL
Language
dutch
Other name
Vlaams Kuddeschaap
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific reproductive characteristic
The animals are known for their good fertility.
Color comments
uni coloured: cream-white <br>comment: black or black spotted around the nose
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
74
Wither height females
65
Weight males
95.00
Weight females
67.00
Other specific visible traits
high sheep
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Local breed of Flanders.
Location within country
Flanders
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
Vendéen
Country
Specie
ISO3
BEL
Language
fr.
Other name
Vendéen
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Exotic breed imported from France
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Texel français
Country
Specie
ISO3
BEL
Language
fr.
Other name
Texel français
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Special characteristic of product
A very high meat production is reported for this breed.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
63
Wither height females
58
Weight males
67.00
Weight females
58.00
Herdbook established
1930
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
continually imported from The Netherlands
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Texel
Country
Specie
ISO3
BEL
Language
dutch
Transboundary name
Texel
Other name
Beltex
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Efabis genetic features
QTL for muscle hypertrophy in the chromosomal region of the myostatin encoding gene
Color comments
Uni colour: white wool and white hairs with a black nose
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Other specific visible traits
double muscling breed with a hypertrophied muscle development
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Continually imported breed from Netherlands. Especially selected for meat production and conformation.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Swifter
Country
Specie
ISO3
BEL
Language
dutch
Transboundary name
Swifter
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Vulnerable
