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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Hereford

Country

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Hereford
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2002: Information received from Breed Sciety, BCMS, Rare Breed International.
Additional information comments
A specific genetic features (dominat white face) is reported for this breed.
Color comments
uni coloured: white, red with white head <br>multi coloured: white and red with white head
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
152
Wither height females
140
Weight males
1075.00
Weight females
675.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1846
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed: incrossing from North America and New Zealand.
Location within country
England, Wales, Falkland Islands and Tristan Da Cunha
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

Guernsey, Island

Country

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Guernsey
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2002: National risk status - rare. Information received from 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
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk

Guernsey

Country

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Guernsey
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2002: Information received from Breed Society, BCMS.
Special characteristic of product
The milk of this breed contains high butterfat and milk-protein-percentages.
Color comments
uni coloured: yellow to red, white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
half-moon shaped yellow horns with dark tips
Wither height males
140
Wither height females
129
Weight males
760.00
Weight females
507.00
Other specific visible traits
Has been selected for taller, bigger type
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1884
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed Guernsey island breed
Import
since 1950 from Guernsey (Canada, Guernsey Island)
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk

Groningen Blaarkop

Country

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Transboundary name
Groningen White-Headed
Other name
Groningen Whitehead
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Additional information
2000: National risk status - very rare. Information received from BCMS, Rare Breed International.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Endangered

Gloucester

Country

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Other name
Old Gloucester, Gloucestershire, Gloucester
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2000: National risk status - rare. Information received from Rare Breed Survival Trust, Breed Society.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Twin births are reported for this breed.
Special characteristic of product
The milk is very good for cheese production.
Color comments
multi coloured: brown, white with white dorsal line and underline and black spotted
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
143
Wither height females
129
Weight males
857.00
Weight females
583.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1920
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed: composite of Gloucester and Glamorgan: incrossing from Shorthorn, Friesian and others
Import
since 1950, 5% to 20% from Friesian (United Kingdom) and Jersey (United Kingdom)
Location within country
England
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered

Glamorgan

Country

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
similar to Gloucester but light red and light brindle with white 'finching'.
Location within country
Wales
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct

Gelbvieh

Country

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
ger.
Transboundary name
Gelbvieh
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
Critical
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk

Gasconne

Country

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Transboundary name
Gascon
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2002: National risk status - very rare. Information received from 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
Critical
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
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