South Wales Black
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Other name
Pembroke
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1874
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
origin (and North Wales Black) of Welsh Black. herd-book 1874-1904. Varieties: Castle Martin, Dewsland
Year of origin
1874
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
South Devon
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
South Devon
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2002: Information received from Breed Society, BCMS, Rare Breed International.
Color comments
uni coloured: light red; no white marks
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
152
Wither height females
140
Weight males
1144.00
Weight females
800.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1891
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Location within country
south-western England and Falkland Islands
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
Simmental
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Simmental
Other name
British Simmental
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2002: Information received from Breed Society, BCMS, Rare Breed International.
Additional information comments
The breed is remarkably free from genetic defects.
Specific reproductive characteristic
A twinning rate of 5% is reported for this breed.
Other special qualities
This breed is known for a high growth rate and muscularity.
Color comments
multi coloured: brown to red with white head, eye patches
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
152
Wither height females
142
Weight males
1150.00
Weight females
850.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1970
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Switzerland, Germany and Austria
Import
since 1950, < 20% from Fleckvieh (Germany, Austria)
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
Shetland
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Other name
Shetland
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2002: National risk status - rare. Information received from Rare Breed Survival Trust, Breed Society.
Adaptability to specific environment
This hardy breed is adapted to marginal land.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
hardy
Color comments
multi coloured: black and white or red and white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
132
Wither height females
120
Weight males
663.00
Weight females
470.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1921
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
autochthon, indigenous breed, local breed
Location within country
Widespread breed in U.K.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
Sheeted Somerset
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Other name
Somersetshire Sheeted, White-sheeted Somerset, Somerset
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: red, belted
Other specific visible traits
horned or polled
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
Salers
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Transboundary name
Salers
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2002: National risk status - rare. Information received from Breed Society, BCMS, 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
Vulnerable
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Romangnola
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Transboundary name
Romagnola
Other name
Romagnola
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2002: National risk status - very rare. Information received from Breed Society, BCMS, 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
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Red Poll
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Red Poll
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2002: National risk status - rare. Information received from Rare Breed Survival Trust, Breed Society.
Adaptability to specific environment
The animals are adapted to their local environment (droughts and cold climate).
Special characteristic of product
This breed produces a high quality meat.
Color comments
uni coloured: red
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
150
Wither height females
132
Weight males
374.00
Weight females
227.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1874
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Suffolk Dun and Norfolk Red
Year of origin
1700
Import
from Danish Red (Denmark)
Location within country
country-wide, aslo on the Falkland Islands.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Polled Derby
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
original of mulley
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
Polled
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Polled Sussex
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
composite of Red Aberdeen-Angus and Sussex (from 1950 onwards)
Location within country
England
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered