Simmental
Country
Specie
ISO3
FIN
Transboundary name
Simmental
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
1300.00
Weight females
800.00
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Pohjoissuomenkarja
Country
Specie
ISO3
FIN
Language
fin.
Other name
Northern Finncattle, Lapinlehmä
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2004: the cattle population of this breed increased in recent years. The culling programme carried out a rescue programme for breeds at risk, like the Northern Finncattle.
Adaptability to specific environment
Adapted to the local habitat and production purposes.
Special characteristic of product
The frequency of K-casein B is around 70%.
Other special qualities
Animals of this breed are mainly polled. They are extremely tame. The cows had to walk long distances during the war, especially in 1944-45 when Lapland was evacuated.
Color comments
uni coloured: usually completely white <br>multi coloured: white with small black or red spots
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
128
Wither height females
118
Weight males
650.00
Weight females
515.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1905
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed; White cattle of north Finland
Import
since 1950, > 20% from Friesian (Sweden), Ayrshire (Finland), Fellbreed (Sweden) and since 1970`s from Swedish Mountain cattle
Location within country
northern Finland, spreading to southern part of Finland
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
Piemontese
Country
Specie
ISO3
FIN
Transboundary name
Piedmont
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Efabis main colour
Grey
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
1000.00
Weight females
650.00
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Länsisuomenkarja
Country
Specie
ISO3
FIN
Language
fin.
Other name
Western Finncattle
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
Adapted to the local habitat and production purposes.
Other special qualities
This breed is known for its fertility due to a high twinning rate.
Color comments
uni coloured: red-brown
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
140
Wither height females
123
Weight males
850.00
Weight females
530.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1904
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Import
since 1950, < 5% from Friesian (Sweden), Ayrshire (Finland)
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
Limousin
Country
Specie
ISO3
FIN
Transboundary name
Limousin
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
1200.00
Weight females
750.00
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Jersey
Country
Specie
ISO3
FIN
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Jersey
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Weight females
476.00
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Itäsuomenkarja
Country
Specie
ISO3
FIN
Language
fin.
Other name
Eastern Finncattle, Kyyttö
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
In 2004: the cattle population of this breed increased in recent years. The culling programme carried out a rescue programme for breeds at risk, like the Eastern Finncattle.
Adaptability to specific environment
Adapted to the local habitat and production purposes.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The breed is known for its high twinning rate.
Special characteristic of product
The frequency of K-casein B is over 50%. Unique MHC polymorphism.
Other special qualities
Animals of this breed are mainly polled. The cows had to walk long distances during the war (1939-44) when Karelia was evacuated.
Color comments
multi coloured: red with white back
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
130
Wither height females
122
Weight males
600.00
Weight females
500.00
Other specific visible traits
Typically polled
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1898
Description of origin
indigenous breed, local breed
Year of origin
1898
Import
since 1950, < 5% from Friesian (Sweden), Ayrshire (Finland)
Location within country
eastern Finland
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
Holstein
Country
Specie
ISO3
FIN
Language
fin.
Transboundary name
Holstein (black and white)
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
multi coloured: black and white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Weight females
618.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1967
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Sweden and Denmark in 1960s and later from USA and the Netherlands.
Year of origin
1960
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Highland cattle
Country
Specie
ISO3
FIN
Transboundary name
Highland
Other name
Ylämaankarja
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Efabis main colour
Brown
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
Long horns
Weight males
850.00
Weight females
500.00
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Hereford
Country
Specie
ISO3
FIN
Transboundary name
Hereford
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Efabis main colour
Red and white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
1200.00
Weight females
700.00
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
