Lincoln Red
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
English
Description
Beef breed
Transboundary name
Lincoln Red
Other name
None
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
The registry of the Lincoln Red covers Canada and USA.
Additional information comments
The North American Lincoln Red Association regroups producers from USA and Canada
Color comments
Cherry-red
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
---
Description of origin
In the late 18th and 19th century, select bulls from Durham and York were crossed with these native Lincolnshire cattle and the resultant progeny became known as the Lincoln Red.
Year of origin
1822
Import
1964
Location within country
Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia.
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered
Kerry
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
EN
Description
Rare cattle breed produced in Canada (Dual purpose)
Transboundary name
Kerry
Other name
None
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information comments
The number of registered animal represents the production in Canada and USA
Color comments
Black
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered
Holstein
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
eng.
Description
The most popular dairy cattle breed in Canada
Transboundary name
Holstein (black and white)
Other name
Holstein-Friesian, American Friesian (eng.) Canadian Friesian
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
Black and white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height females
147
Weight females
680.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1872
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Netherland
Year of origin
1881
Import
1883
Location within country
Large concentration (81%) located in Ontario and Quebec, 13% in the Western provinces and 6% in the Atlantic provinces
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
CAN
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Hereford
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
Good foraging ability with efficient feed conversion and hardiness allowing the breed to withstand variations in temperature.
Specific resistance or tolerance
Tolerance to many different environments. Easy fleshing and produce good calves without extra feeding making them an economical breed.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Excellent mothers with good milk production and calving ease. A moderate sized cow requiring less to maintain her condition while producing a proportionately larger calf.
Special characteristic of product
The docility of the breed makes them easier to look after. They aren't as hard on facilities, equipment, or people.
Other special qualities
Great hair and thick hides
Reference for special qualities
Stephen Scott, Director of the Hereford Association.
Color comments
Red with white face, withers, chest, bottom line, tail switch, and feet.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
Straight
Wither height males
152
Wither height females
140
Weight males
1020.00
Weight females
775.00
Other specific visible traits
White feather neck.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1890
Description of origin
County of Hereford, England
Year of origin
1742
Import
1831 Herefords came to Canada south of the
Location within country
now city of Guelph
Local cryo conservation status
, brought by Frederick William Stone form England. He brought 8 heifers and 1 bull to start. The first polled Herefords were imported to Canada in 1903 by Mossom Boyd of Bobcaygeon, ON.
Local Risk
Breed found across Canada.
Detailed local risk status
Sufficient
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Hays Converter
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
eng.
Description
First pure breed registerable under the provisions of the Canada Livestock Pedigree Act and developped by a Canadian Livestock producer (late Senator Harry Hays)
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Special characteristic of product
Can reach the desirable market weight during its first year of life
Color comments
multi coloured: black with white face, occasionally red with white face
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1975
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Hereford, (Holstein x Hereford), American Brown Swiss and Hereford
Year of origin
1952
Location within country
Hay's Farm, Calgary, Alberta
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
Guernsey
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
English
Description
Dairy cattle breed used in Canada
Transboundary name
Guernsey
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Special characteristic of product
Quiet temperment, calving ease, early maturity, efficiency in converting forage
Other special qualities
High milk solids, milk has distinctive golden colour, unusually high in beta carotene.
Color comments
Golden Fawn with white markings.
Weight females
625.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1905
Import
1878
Location within country
Nova Scotia
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Gasconne
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
EN
Transboundary name
Gascon
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
Galloway
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
English
Description
Beef breed
Transboundary name
Galloway
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
Double hair coat sheds moisture and keeps cattle warm in winter.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Easy breeders, longevity, high weaning percentage.
Special characteristic of product
All Galloways are polled.
Color comments
Black, dun, red
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
The Galloway breed is polled
Other specific visible traits
Double hair coat.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1872
Description of origin
Highlands of Scotland around the late1700's
Import
1853 from Scotland to Ontario
Location within country
Breed found across Canada.
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Eringer
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
EN
Transboundary name
Swiss Herens
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
Endangered
Dutch Belted
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
EN
Transboundary name
Dutch Belted
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
Endangered
