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Western yak

Country

ISO3
BTN
Other name
Haapa, lanor
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
136
Wither height females
117
Weight males
419.00
Weight females
264.00
Other specific visible traits
Body dimensions of both the sexes are larger as compared to Eastern Yak
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Present yak population is believed to have originated from wild yaks(Paephagus mutus) which are still found in remote mountains of Tibet
Location within country
It is mostly found in Western part of Bhutan in Haatoe, Naro, lingshi,Dagala,Lunana and soey yaksa.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk

Sarpang

Country

Specie

ISO3
BTN
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
very adaptive to hot and humid climate
Color comments
uni clour- predominantly white coat colour.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
59.8
Wither height females
57.6
Other specific visible traits
Small body size and few females are polled.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Location within country
Sub tropical belt in Sarpang (southern part of Bhutan)
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered

Comeback

Country

Specie

ISO3
BTN
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Comeback
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Year of origin
1990
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Critical

Yorkshire

Country

Specie

ISO3
BTN
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Large White
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk

Saddleback

Country

Specie

ISO3
BTN
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Saddleback
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered

Large Black

Country

Specie

ISO3
BTN
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Large Black
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered

Jersey

Country

Specie

ISO3
BTN
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Jersey Red
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Unknown

Hampshire

Country

Specie

ISO3
BTN
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Hampshire
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered

Duroc

Country

Specie

ISO3
BTN
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Duroc
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk

Sharta

Country

Specie

ISO3
BTN
Transboundary name
Bhotia Pony
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Location within country
Toedtsho under Tashiyangtse, Merak and Sakten under Tashigang district
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Endangered
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