Estonian Quail
Country
Specie
ISO3
EST
Language
eng.
Other name
Eesti vutt
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
Since 1991 the number of quails has diminished from 33,800 to 6,500 in 2002. The breed is considered as endangered. All Estonian quails are farmed in one place.
Adaptability to specific environment
Animals of this breed are well adapted to the local conditions.
Weight males
0.22
Weight females
0.25
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Estonia; Selection for the development of a new breed started in 1977.
Year of origin
1976
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Pietran
Country
Specie
ISO3
EST
Transboundary name
Pietrain
Breed classification (geographic)
International
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
Hamshire
Country
Specie
ISO3
EST
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Hampshire
Breed classification (geographic)
International
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
Endangered
Eesti suur valge
Country
Specie
ISO3
EST
Language
est.
Other name
Estonian Large White, Estonian Large White
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
1998: The number of pigs in Estonia decreased after the beginning of the transition and privatization but is now more or less stable.
Special characteristic of product
This breed produces a high quality meat with a percentage of lean meat of 53-60%.
Other special qualities
This breed is adapted to large units.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Wither height males
90
Wither height females
73
Weight males
335.00
Weight females
250.00
Other specific visible traits
ears pricked up, strong legs and long body
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1932
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of local pigs with Large White (United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark)
Year of origin
1923
Import
1923-1935 from Large White (United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, Denmark): since 1985 from Large White (United Kingdom): 1986-1998 from Large White (Finland): 1995-1998 from Large White (Sweden)
Location within country
continental part of Estonia
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Eesti peekon
Country
Specie
ISO3
EST
Language
est.
Other name
Estonian Landrace, Estonian Landrace
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
Data before independence refer to Former USSR.<br> 1998: Breeding animals are exported to Germany, Ukraine, Hungary and Russia. The number of pigs in Estonia decreased after the beginning of the transition and privatization but is now more or less stable.
Special characteristic of product
This breed is producing good quality meat (percentage of lean meat: 54 - 61%).
Other special qualities
This breed is resistant to tough conditions.
Color comments
uni coloured: white with pink skin
Wither height males
92
Wither height females
74
Weight males
330.00
Weight females
245.00
Other specific visible traits
lop-eared, horizontally placed, strong legs, body length cm 192 (males) and cm 174 (females)
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1932
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of local pigs with Long Eared, Danish, Swedish and Finnish Landrace
Year of origin
1816
Import
1924-1939 from Danish Landrace (Denmark), Swedish Landrace (Sweden), Finnish Landrace (Finland), Dutch Landrace (Netherlands): since 1984, <5% from Landrace (United Kingdom): 1958-1970, <5% from Landrace (Sweden): 1992-1997, 5-20% from Landrace (Finland)
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Trakener
Country
Specie
ISO3
EST
Transboundary name
Trakehner
Other name
Trakeen
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
recently imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered
Eesti raskeveohobune
Country
Specie
ISO3
EST
Language
est.
Other name
Estonian Heavy Draught, Estonian Heavy Draught
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2004: The breed consisted of 4 stallion lines. 42 mares are bred.
Adaptability to specific environment
The animals are well adapted to the northern Estonian soil.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
Northern Estonian soil
Color comments
uni coloured: bay, dark to light chestnut some with flea-bitten pattern
Wither height males
161
Wither height females
157
Weight males
680.00
Weight females
640.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1922
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Estonian Native horse and Ardennais horse. The breed was recognised in 1953.
Year of origin
1921
Import
in 1862 and 1923-1925 from Ardennes (Belgium): in 1913, 1923-1925 and 1966 from Swedish Ardenner Horse (Sweden): in 1923 from Ardennes (Netherlands): 1950-1970, 5-20% from Soviet Heavy Draught (Soviet Union):
Location within country
East Viru District and West Viru District
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Rein Germany
Country
Specie
ISO3
EST
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Rhein
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
1998: Rein Germany geese are not reproduced and raised in enterprises any more. The importation has been terminated.
Weight males
6.70
Weight females
5.70
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Hungary
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Unknown
Italy
Country
Specie
ISO3
EST
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Roman
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
1998: Italy geese are not reproduced and raised any more in enterprises. The importation has been terminated.
Weight males
6.50
Weight females
5.60
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Italy
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered
Eesti kits
Country
Specie
ISO3
EST
Language
est.
Other name
Estonian Local Goat, Estonian Local Goat
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
multi coloured: black, grey, brown, white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Weight males
56.00
Weight females
45.00
Other specific visible traits
shorthaired
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed. The goat population has some input from foreign breeds. Recently some input from Norwegian elites bucks has been introduced or using Saanen bucks for better milkproduction.
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
