Welsh Black
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
EN
Description
Canadian Welsh Black is mainly used as beef products.
Transboundary name
Welsh Black
Other name
None
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
No new registration since 2017
Adaptability to specific environment
Well adapted for Canadian winters
Specific resistance or tolerance
Very tolerant ot harsh conditions
Specific reproductive characteristic
Pregnancy average is around 283 days under tough range conditions. In average, 1-2 assists per 100 calves
Special characteristic of product
ows give an even flow of milk with 4% butterfat . Principally used as a beef breed.
Color comments
They are mainly black, but the color red can show up in some occasion (recessive trait).
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
998.00
Weight females
567.00
Other specific visible traits
They are polled and have hard black hooves, less prone to injury.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1972
Description of origin
First animals arrived via USA. Following by direct importations from UK.
Year of origin
1970
Import
1970 via USA, following by direct importation from UK
Location within country
Main nucleus is in Alberta, but animals found in 8 other provinces
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Vulnerable
Wagyu
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
EN
Transboundary name
Wagyu
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
South Devon
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
EN
Description
Beef breed in Canada
Transboundary name
South Devon
Other name
None
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
South Devon cattle have always been known for their docility which makes them easy to handle as a cowherd.
Additional information comments
Visit the official website of this Canadian breed for more information: http://canadiansouthdevon.com/
Color comments
South Devon cattle may be either red or black.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
1043.00
Weight females
683.00
Other specific visible traits
South Devon cattle are long bodies with solid depth throughout and have a good hair coat that sheds easily in summer. They have a longer eye to muzzle length with a slightly larger ear and rounder eye.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1975
Description of origin
The South Devon breed was developed in the southern part of Devonshire,England. South Devon’s are the largest of the English and Scottish breeds.The cattle are horned and noted for hardiness, good milk yield and their lean carcass quality.
Year of origin
1800
Import
1969
Location within country
Found across Canada.
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
Santa Gertrudis
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
EN
Transboundary name
Santa Gertrudis
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: red
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Shorthorn (5/8) and Brahman (3/8)
Year of origin
1910
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Red Poll
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
EN
Description
Beef breed in Canada
Transboundary name
Red Poll
Other name
None
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information comments
The Canadian Red Poll Association ceased its operation and Heritage Livestock Canada is the new hub for the breeders.
Color comments
Deep, dark red
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1906
Description of origin
Evolved as a dual-purpose bredd in Norfolk and Suffolk in eastern England
Year of origin
1874
Import
1906
Location within country
Mainly Britich Comlumbia, Alberta and Ontario
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Norweigan Red
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
EN
Transboundary name
Norwegian Red
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Critical
Normande
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
EN
Transboundary name
Normande
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Murray Grey
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
English
Transboundary name
Murray Grey
Other name
None
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
Murray Greys are renowned for their quiet, gentle nature. This makes for ease of handling and allows these cattle to adapt easily into new environments.
Additional information comments
Information for basic shracteristics were obtained from: http://www.cdnmurraygrey.ca/About_Murray_Greys.html. Also, the heardbook registered animals to different countries.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The Murray Grey female is highly fertile, with outstanding milking ability. Breeds back quickly while raising growthy calves .Murray Grey cattle are noted for their calving ease, delivering a vigorous 70-80 lb calf which is up quickly and nursing.
Color comments
Silver, dun, or black
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
Naturally polled
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1963
Description of origin
Murray Grey Cattle originated in the Murray River region of Australia in 1905 as the result of a chance mating between a particular Shorthorn cow and an Angus bull. Eventually twelve of these
Year of origin
0
Import
calves were born to this same cow--all sired by different Angus bulls. (http://www.cdnmurraygrey.ca/About_Murray_Greys.html)
Location within country
1905
Local cryo conservation status
1972
Detailed local risk status
Not Sufficient
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
At Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Critical
Milking Devon
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
EN
Transboundary name
Milking Devon
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Additional information
The Milking Devon is a hardy breed, able to produce milk on a poor-quality forage diet. Considered a triple purpose breed.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Critical
Luing
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
English
Description
Beef cattle
Transboundary name
Luing
Other name
None
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
. Canadian Luing cattle have the ability to do well in cold weather due to their heavy winter coat which sheds easily for summer comfort.
Adaptability to specific environment
Well adapted to cold and wet climates due to superior double hair coat. Well adapted to grazing poor quality forage grown on poor quality soil. Adapted to grazing between sea level and 4000 feet elevation. Breed is not heat tolerant in hot climates.
Specific resistance or tolerance
No specific resistance or tolerance.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Exceptional fertility quantified by the number of cows rearing 10 calves.
Special characteristic of product
Fine grained, high quality beef.
Other special qualities
Exceptional longevity - many teenage cows with some breeding beyond 20 years of age.
Color comments
Red, yellow, white & red.
Wither height males
140
Wither height females
120
Weight males
966.00
Weight females
560.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1975
Description of origin
Breed established from a Beef Shorthorn and Scottish Highland base.
Year of origin
1965
Import
1973 byt the late A.R.
Location within country
Sandy
Local cryo conservation status
Cross of Rothney Farm, Calagary
Local Risk
Breed found across Canada
Detailed local risk status
No Material
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
