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Boreray

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
1999: Population data exclude feral population. 2002: National risk status - rare. Information received from NSTSG, Rare Breed Survival Trust, Breed Society
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
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered

Border Leicester

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Border Leicester
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2002: Information received from Breed Society, Rare Breed International.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
81
Wither height females
77
Weight males
116.00
Weight females
85.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1898
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
local breed originated in Dishley, Leicester
Year of origin
1750
Location within country
British Isles
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered

Bluefaced Leicester

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Bluefaced Leicester
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2002: Information received from Breed Society, Rare Breed International.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is known for high prolificacy.
Color comments
uni coloured: white with blue head that is covered with white haw, blue pigmented skin and wool
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
90
Wither height females
85
Weight males
110.00
Weight females
89.00
Herdbook established
1962
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
local breed descended from Bakewell's Dishley Leicester
Import
none
Location within country
northern United Kingdom
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

Bleu du Maine

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
fr.
Transboundary name
Bleu Du Maine
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Additional information
2002: Information received from Breed Society, Rare Breed International.
Special characteristic of product
The production of large lean carcasses is reported for this breed.
Color comments
uni coloured: white with blue head
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
85
Wither height females
77
Weight males
125.00
Weight females
81.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1982
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Wensleydale x Bleu du Maine (France)
Import
since 1960, <5% from Bleu du Maine (France); since 1983 to 1985, 5% to 20% from Bleu du Maine (France); since 1986 to 1990, <5% from Bleu du Maine (France)
Location within country
Scotland and Wales
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Vulnerable

Blackface

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Blackface
Other name
Blackface (Scottish)
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
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
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Critical

Black Welsh Mountain

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Black Welsh Mountain
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2002: Information received from Breed Society, Rare Breed International.
Color comments
uni coloured: black
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1920
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
indigenous breed, coloured variety of Welsh Mountain
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered

Beulah

Specie

ISO3
GBR
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
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Berrichon du Cher

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
fr.
Transboundary name
Berrichon Du Cher
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2002: National risk status - rare.
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
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
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