Charmoise
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
fr.
Transboundary name
Charmois
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2002: National risk status - rare, Information received from Breed Society, Rare Breed 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 Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Castlemilk Moorit
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Castlemilk Moorit
Other name
Moorit Shetland, Castlemilk Shetland
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Additional information
2001: National risk status - rare. Information received from NSTSG, Rare Breed Survival Trust, Breed Society.
Special characteristic of product
The animals produce a special light brown wool.
Other special qualities
The breed is easy to manage.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
easy management
Color comments
multi coloured: brown with white belly, mouflon pattern
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
77
Wither height females
70
Weight males
55.00
Weight females
40.00
Herdbook established
1974
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed: composite of Shetland, Manx Loghtan and Moufflon in the early 20th century
Import
since 1960 from Manx Loaghtan (United Kingdom)
Location within country
small flocks well distributed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Endangered
Cannock Chase
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
origin of Shropshire
Location within country
England
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
Cambridge
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Cambridge
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Additional information
2002: National risk status - rare. Information received from Breed Society.
Additional information comments
A major gene for ovulation rate is reported for this breed.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is known for prolificacy.
Color comments
uni coloured: brown with dark brown face
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
72
Wither height females
66
Weight males
90.00
Weight females
70.00
Herdbook established
1969
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
The breed has been recognized in 1979 following a cross-breeding and selection programme initiated in 1964. It is a composite of Clun Forest, Llyn and Llanwenog and Finnish Landrace: established 1979.
Year of origin
1964
Location within country
England and Wales
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Endangered
Cadzow Improver
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Line
Description of origin
origin (1960s) from Dorset Horn and Finnish Landrace; males line for crossing on hill ewes
Year of origin
1960
Location within country
western Lothian, Scotland
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
British Texel
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Texel
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2002: Information received from Breed Society, Rare Breed International.
Special characteristic of product
A high proportion of lean tissue is reported for this breed.
Color comments
uni coloured: white occasionally with black spots
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
77
Wither height females
71
Weight males
120.00
Weight females
84.00
Other specific visible traits
excellent conformation quality. wool, thin tails
Herdbook established
1972
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
exotic origin: imported from France and The Netherlands
Import
since 1960 from Lincoln, Border Leicester, Leicester, South Down, Hampshire Down
Location within country
country-wide
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
British Milksheep
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
British Milksheep
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2001: National risk status - rare. Information received from Breed Society, Rare Breed International, CLL.
Specific reproductive characteristic
A litter size of 3.07 in mature ewes is reported for the females.
Special characteristic of product
The animals produce carcasses up to 26 kg in MLC grades 2 and 3 L.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
103.00
Weight females
79.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Bluefaced Leicester, Dorset Horn and Friesian Milksheep: established in 1960s.
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Critical
British Friesland
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Other name
Friesland
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
British Charolais
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Charollais
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: white with pinkish head
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
78
Wither height females
70
Weight males
120.00
Weight females
78.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1977
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from France
Import
since 1960, >20% from Charolais (France)
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
Brecknock Hill Cheviot
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
