Pallaresa
Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is known for its rusticity.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Animals of this breed show good maternal abilities.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Other specific visible traits
The animals are of medium size and have a straight profile.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Bos taurus turdetanus
Location within country
Pallars Sobina Region, Catalonia
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
Pajuna
Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Other name
Serrana, Castellano
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2000: The population is decreasing due to the fact that the few pure individuals that are recognised are maintained but crossbred.
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well adapted to cold mountain climate. The animals are well adapted to the local marginal conditions.
Special characteristic of product
This breed produces an exquisite meat.
Color comments
uni coloured: chestnut varying in intensity, centrifuge pigmentation that affects the edges of the ears, borders of eyelids and distal parts of the extremities
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
white open hooked horns with black points
Wither height males
135
Wither height females
130
Weight males
600.00
Weight females
400.00
Other specific visible traits
black mucous membranes with a silver halo around muzzle, big head in proportion to the body and long legs;
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
2003
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of African Atlas branch with possible influence of Retinta: other authors believe that Pajuna cattle descend directly from the Bos taurus primigenius
Import
since 1950 continuously from Murciana
Location within country
Almería, Granada and Jaen in Andalusia
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
Negra Andaluza
Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Other name
Andalusian Black, Serrana, Negra de las Campiñas, Serrana Black
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2000: The breed is decreasing in numbers due to the discriminate crossbreeding.
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is very well adapted to high temperatures during the summer and cold winter. The animals are very well suited for living in the marginal
Specific reproductive characteristic
Dehesa
Other special qualities
land.
Number of horns females
0
Wither height females
2
Weight males
2.00
Weight females
0.00
Other specific visible traits
140
Herdbook
135
Herdbook established
900
Domestication status
600
Description of origin
y
Year of origin
2005
Import
domestic
Location within country
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
local Bos taurus ibericus
Detailed local risk status
since 1950 from Avilena (Spain)
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Sierra Morena, Campiña de Cordoba, Sevilla and Huelva.
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not Sufficient
Morucha (variedad Negra)
Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
Spa.
Other name
Morucha (variedad Negra)
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
Extensive in cold rangeland.
Special characteristic of product
Meat with Protected Geographical Indication:
Other special qualities
Carne de Morucha
Efabis skin colour
Black
Horn shape size and comments
2
Wither height males
2
Wither height females
Hook shaped horns in males and lyra shaped horns in females.
Domestication status
y
Taxonomic classification
1974
Import
Bos Taurus Ibericus
Local Risk
Salamanca, Cáceres, Avila, Zamora.
Detailed local risk status
Not Sufficient
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
At Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Vulnerable
Murciana-Levantina
Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Other name
Almanzoreña, Calasparreña, Lorquina, Murciana, Serrana, Huertana ó Cristiana, Murcian
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well suited for dry and hot climate. The animals are adapted to very poor lands.
Other special qualities
This hardy breed is known for its rusticity.
Color comments
uni coloured: red, brown with black dorsal line
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
horns sometimes touching cheeks
Wither height males
141
Wither height females
131
Weight males
800.00
Weight females
550.00
Other specific visible traits
big dewlap
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed Bos taurus frontosus
Import
since 1950 continuously from Pajuna (Spain), Retinta (Spain), Limousin (France)
Location within country
Valencia and Alicante
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
Morucha
Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
Sp.
Other name
Salmantina, Morucha
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
The census was performed in the year 1996 during health control campaings.
Adaptability to specific environment
Highly rustic.
Specific reproductive characteristic
High fertility index. Easy calving, maternal ability.
Special characteristic of product
Very tasty red meat. Protected Denomination of Origin: Morucha's Meat of Salamanca.
Other special qualities
The bullocks are used to herd management. Contribution to grassland management.
Color comments
multi coloured: mixture of black and white giving appearance of greyish coat <br> uni coloured: black
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
wide, big and hooked shaped horns.
Wither height males
147
Wither height females
137
Weight males
900.00
Weight females
530.00
Other specific visible traits
subconcave head profile, horns are white with black tips; short, strong and muscular neck; prominent withers with straight dorsal line; straight muscular rump continued by tail with great amount of hair at the end;
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1988
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
originated from Bos Braquicerus Africanus
Location within country
Salamanca, Zamora, Cáceres
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Monchina
Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Other name
Terreña, Monchina
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well adapted to the local environment (hilly woods).
Other special qualities
This is a hardy and aggressive breed.
Color comments
uni coloured: red, brown, chestnut
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
130
Wither height females
120
Weight males
500.00
Weight females
400.00
Other specific visible traits
little udder with long hair
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1998
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed origin breed
Location within country
Bizkaia en Euskadi and Cantabria
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
Menorquina
Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Other name
Vermella, Mahonesa
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well adapted to an extreme Mediterranean climate.
Other special qualities
This hardy breed is known for longevity.
Color comments
uni coloured: red
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
90 % polled
Weight males
900.00
Weight females
500.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
2000
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Red Convex Iberic and Marinera
Location within country
Menorca
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
Marismeña
Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Other name
Doñana, Mostrenca, Palurda, Doñana Cattle
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to marshes and humid lands.
Other special qualities
For these animals long fasting periods are possible.
Color comments
uni coloured: red <br>multi coloured: black, grey, blue, red, brown, white, blond
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
variable horn shape
Wither height males
145
Wither height females
135
Weight males
700.00
Weight females
450.00
Other specific visible traits
long horns
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed; composite of Negra de las Campinas and Fighting Bull
Import
since 1950 from Charolais and Limousin
Location within country
Marismas de Hinojos (Doñana National Park), marshes of Donana in Andalusia
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
Marinera
Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2006: It could be not extinct.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
original of Minorcan
Location within country
Balearic Islands
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
