Dexter
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
English
Description
Dexter cattle are a small , dual-purpose breed, originating in south and southwest Ireland. The first herd book was printed in Ireland in 1890. This breed is known for its hardiness, dociliy, feed efficiency, calving ease and meat quality.
Transboundary name
Dexter
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
Do well in all climates and pasture types. Finish well on grass
Specific reproductive characteristic
Can breed at up to 20 years of age
Special characteristic of product
Meat is well-marbled and tender and cuts are smaller than other breeds.
Other special qualities
Dexters are a dual-purpose breed. They are generally docile and gentle.
Color comments
Black, Dun, Red. Only very limited white allowed in specific areas of body
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
105
Wither height females
100
Weight males
450.00
Weight females
340.00
Other specific visible traits
Small frame and stature
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1986
Description of origin
Mountainous areas of southern Ireland
Year of origin
1879
Import
Imported to Canada from United States in 1960, 1 male and 6 females.New importations in 1978 to 1980 from United Kingdom (1 male, 5 females) and 1 male from United States.
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
Devon
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
EN
Transboundary name
Devon
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
Charolais
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
Eng
Description
Beef breed
Transboundary name
Charolais
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
White, tan, black, red
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1960
Description of origin
Charolles area in Burgundy, France.
Import
Charolais cross cattle first imported into Canada in 1953 and form France in 1965.
Location within country
Breed found across Canada.
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Brown Swiss
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
English
Description
Dairy Cattle Breed
Transboundary name
Brown Swiss
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
Very adaptable
Special characteristic of product
The original characteristics including size, ruggedness and strong sound feet and legs.
Other special qualities
High components, fat and protein ration, calving ease and feet and legs.
Color comments
Light brown to a very dark brown
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1914
Description of origin
Switzerland
Import
Imported in 1888 from the United States.
Location within country
Quebec
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Braunvieh
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
ENG
Description
The Braunvieh breed originated in the Alpine regions of Switzerland.
Transboundary name
Brown Swiss
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
Their colour is of various shades of brown with males generally being darker and the calves are born almost white, darkening with age.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Herdbook
y
Description of origin
Known as being one of the oldest pure breeds, the Braunvieh originated in the alpine regions of Switzerland.
Import
1968 into Canada
Location within country
Primarily found in Alberta, but numbers increasing in other provinces.
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
Brahman
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
EN
Description
Breed originated in India.Breed was named after the Brahmin priests.
Transboundary name
Brahman
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
Brahman's have high tolerance to heat and a natural resistance to parasites.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1924 in the United States
Year of origin
1900
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Blonde d’Aquitaine
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
English
Description
Beef breed
Transboundary name
Blonde D’aquitaine
Other name
None
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Other special qualities
Blondes have an above average rate of gain, which leads to above average weaning weights.
Reference for special qualities
http://www.canadianblondeassociation.ca/
Color comments
Cream, fawn or wheaten colour. Muzzle and around the eyes is lighter.
Wither height males
165
Wither height females
155
Weight males
1400.00
Weight females
1050.00
Herdbook
y
Description of origin
The Blonde d'Aquitaine breed was created in 1962 by merging three blonde breeds of south-western France, the Blonde de Quercy, the Garonnaise and the Blonde des Pyrénées.
Year of origin
1962
Import
1971
Location within country
Found across Canada
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical Maintained
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Belted Galloway
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
EN
Transboundary name
Belted Galloway
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
Black, dun, red with a white belt.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
All Galloway's are polled.
Weight males
1000.00
Weight females
600.00
Other specific visible traits
Double hair coat, all animals are polled.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1957
Description of origin
Galloway region of Scotland.
Year of origin
1921
Import
1952 from Scotland and the United States to Quebec.
Location within country
Breed found across country.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Belgian Blue
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
English
Description
Beef breed
Transboundary name
Belgian Blue
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
Caesarian sections are common with this breed due to increased a narrow birth canal.
Wither height males
145
Wither height females
140
Weight males
1175.00
Weight females
875.00
Other specific visible traits
Animals are double muscled due to a mutation in the myostatin gene.
Herdbook
y
Description of origin
breed originated in central and upper Belgium in the 19th century, from crossing local breeds with a Shorthorn breed of cattle from the United Kingdom. The Charolais breed may have influence the breed as well.
Import
1978
Location within country
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
Aubrac
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
EN
Transboundary name
Aubrac
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Specific resistance or tolerance
Resistant to sleeping sickness (Trypansomiasis).
Reference for special qualities
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aubrac_cattle
Color comments
Wheaten in colour
Wither height males
140
Wither height females
129
Weight males
950.00
Weight females
650.00
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
