Paso Fino Colombiano
Country
Specie
ISO3
COL
Language
sp.
Transboundary name
Paso Fino
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Wither height males
140
Wither height females
139
Weight males
351.00
Weight females
351.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1984
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Critical
Criollo Colombiano
Country
Specie
ISO3
COL
Language
sp.
Other name
Criollo
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
Animals of this breed are adapted to all of the climates of Colombia's different agro-ecological regions.
Specific resistance or tolerance
High incidence of Infectious Equine Anemia (IEA) which is endemic in the country. There are isolated outbreaks of Venezuelan Equine Encefalitis. There are high numbers of gastrointestinal parasites.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Their fertility and birth rates are low. On average they give birth every 24 months, with over 90% survival rates
Other special qualities
They are strong, rustic (i.e. not highly selected/tough) and have a nervous but docile temperament.
Color comments
uni coloured: wide range of colours, with chestnut being the most predominant coloured
Wither height males
138
Wither height females
134
Weight males
320.00
Weight females
290.00
Other specific visible traits
Criollo type of medium to small height (136 cm) rectilinear, eumetric, weighing approximately 300 kg.
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Horses introduced by the Spanish conquistadores after Columbus' second voyage .
Location within country
country-wide with greatest density in hot, tropical lowland areas where the country's greatest livestock population is found
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Asno
Country
Specie
ISO3
COL
Language
sp.
Other name
Jumento, Burro
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
Animals of this breed are adapted to all climatic environments of the country.
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Spanish origin
Location within country
mainly found on the north coast of Colombia but are also present in all other regions of the country
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
boer
Country
Specie
ISO3
COL
Language
español
Transboundary name
Boer
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
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
Toggenburg
Country
Specie
ISO3
COL
Transboundary name
Toggenburg
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
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Saanen
Country
Specie
ISO3
COL
Transboundary name
Saanen
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from France; exotic
Year of origin
1986
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Nubiana
Country
Specie
ISO3
COL
Language
sp.
Transboundary name
Anglo-Nubian
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from France; exotic
Year of origin
1986
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Alpina
Country
Specie
ISO3
COL
Transboundary name
Alpine
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from France; exotic
Year of origin
1986
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
