Gemsfarbige Gebirgsziege
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHE
Language
ger.
Transboundary name
Coloured Chamois Goat
Other name
Chamois Coloured
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Additional information
The breed is very efficient in milkproduction and is well cold- and heatresistant.
Specific resistance or tolerance
heat and cold resistant.
Efabis genetic features
Estimation of genetic distance was performed to the following other breeds: Saanen, Toggenburg, Appenzell, Verzasca, Valais Blackneck (all from Switzerland)
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
The breed is adapted as well to the mountainregion as to the lowland.
Color comments
uni coloured: fawn to maroon with black markings on head, back and legs
Efabis main colour
fawn to maroon
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
80
Wither height females
75
Weight males
65.00
Weight females
45.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1900
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Indigenous Alpine Goat, comprising the hornless Oberhasli-Brienzer strain and the horned Bündner strain
Import
since 1960, < 5% from Alpine (France)
Location within country
Country wide
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
Capra Grigia
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHE
Language
it.
Other name
Graue Bergziege
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
Animals of this breed are very hardy and well adapted to mountainous environment.
Color comments
uni coloured: grey or grey-white and/or black cover hair; black or dark-grey legs; eel-back
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
strong horns, pointing outwards
Wither height males
80
Wither height females
75
Weight males
72.00
Weight females
50.00
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
Bündner Strahlenziege
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHE
Language
ger.
Transboundary name
Grisons Striped
Other name
Grison Striped
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Additional information
The breed is very robust and spirited
Adaptability to specific environment
This breed is well adapted to mountainous regions.
Specific resistance or tolerance
The breed is known for its high robustness.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
The breed is very well adapted to the mountains. Good performance under difficult climatic conditions.
Color comments
uni coloured: black with white markings on head (stripes from horns to the angles of the mouth), tail and legs
Efabis main colour
black
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
85
Wither height females
75
Weight males
65.00
Weight females
45.00
Other specific visible traits
short and straight hair
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1938
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Alpine local breeds
Year of origin
1913
Import
1985-1990, <5% from Poitevine (France);1990 - 1995, < 5% from British Alpine (United Kingdom);
Location within country
Cantons of Grison, St. Gall and Bern
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Vulnerable
Appenzellerziege
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHE
Language
ger.
Description
Apenzell goats were originally mainly kept in the two half cantons of Appenzell Today they are also found in other cantons, a large population is found in the canton of St. Gallen
Other name
Appenzell, Appenzell
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
The Appenzell is a small but very efficient milkgoat
Efabis cultural role comment
has a role in maintaining folklore
Special characteristic of product
mainly milk, processed to fresh- and hard cheese; Meat of goatlings
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
suitable for montane regions
Color comments
uni coloured: pure white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
80
Wither height females
75
Weight males
65.00
Weight females
45.00
Other specific visible traits
long hair on back and hind parts; similar to the Saanen goat, but smaller
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1912
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Native breed, in 1938 the composite (strain) of the Zürcherziege (Appenzeller x Saanen) was included in the Appenzeller goat breed and the composite (strain) name was no longer used
Year of origin
0
Location within country
mainly in North Eastern Switzerland, especially the two Appenzell cantons
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
Schweizer Huhn
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHE
Language
ger.
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Other special qualities
The animals are well muscled.
Avian classification
indigenous
Weight males
3.00
Weight females
2.50
Other specific visible traits
well muscled animals
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1993
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
This breed was created by crossing White Orpington and Wyandotte in Amriswil village in 1905. It was widespread before laying hybrids were developed because of high production. This breed is similar to
Import
Deutsches Reichshuhn
Local cryo conservation status
88
Local Risk
1905
International Transboundary Risk detailed
No Material
Appenzeller Barthuhn
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHE
Language
ger.
Transboundary name
Appenzeller Barthuhn
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Adaptability to specific environment
because of the beard and the small rose comb they are well adapted to cold winters.
Avian classification
indigenous
Color comments
comment: partridge coloured
Weight males
2.20
Weight females
1.70
Other specific visible traits
bearded
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1994
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
selected from local landraces in mid 1860's in two coloured variants: black and partridge with golden neck (9 flocks by 6 breeders): the crossing with Andalusian gives a blue coloured variety: also dwarfs in black and wild-type coloured exist
Year of origin
0
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown
Swiss Fleckvieh (seit 2009)
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHE
Language
ger.
Description
This breed was called Simmental Fleckvieh before 2009
Other name
Simmental, Swiss Fleckvieh
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Efabis cultural role comment
the breed is originated from Switzerland
Color comments
multi coloured: red and yellow pied with white head
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
155
Wither height females
137
Weight males
1200.00
Weight females
710.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1879
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Saanen, Frutigen, Freiburger and local landrace breeds
Import
since 1967, ~20% from Red Holstein (Canada/USA), <5% Montbeliard (France), since 1975, <5% from Red Friesian (Netherlands) and from Red Holstein (Germany)
Location within country
through out the country
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Rätisches Grauvieh
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHE
Language
ger.
Other name
Raetian Grey
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well adapted to mountainous environments..
Special characteristic of product
This breed produces a high quality meat (finefibre) and the high proportion of valuable meat parts is remarkable.
Other special qualities
This breed has strong legs
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
adapted to mountains and poor grassland
Color comments
uni coloured: grey
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
125
Wither height females
120
Weight males
600.00
Weight females
425.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1985
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of diverse Grison mountain cattle strains; displaced by crossing with Swiss Brown; reimported from Austria in 1985;
Import
1985 from Austria (Albula-type)
Location within country
mountainous regions of Switzerland
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Red Holstein
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHE
Description
FL >= 50 %, SI + MO < 13% and NO < 50 %
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Original Simmental
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHE
Language
ger.
Other name
Original Swiss Simmental
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Efabis cultural role comment
Simmental breed is originated from Switzerland
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well adapted to mountainous regions.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
mountain region
Color comments
multi coloured: red or blond with white head
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
152
Wither height females
142
Weight males
1200.00
Weight females
700.00
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Import
since 1965, <5% Montbéliarde (France)
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
