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Castle Martin

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Other name
Castro Caldelas
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
variety of South Wales Black
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct

Buchan Humlie

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Other name
Polled Aberdeenshire
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
original (and Angus Doddie) of Aberdeen-Angus
Location within country
North-eastern Scotland
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct

Brown Swiss

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Brown Swiss
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2002: National risk status - rare. Information received from Breed Society, BCMS.
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
Endangered
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk

Broadlands

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Other specific visible traits
belted
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
imported from the Netherlands to Moor Park, Sheen, Richmond, by Sir William Temple
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct

British White

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
British White
Other name
White Polled, Park
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information comments
The 1/29 chromosome translocation is present in 60% of herds. The Robertson chromosal translocation is in a high percentage of breed. The naturally polled is dominant.
Adaptability to specific environment
A high temperature tolerance (-40°C to 40°C) is reported for this breed.
Specific resistance or tolerance
The animals of this breed are reported to show resistance to tuberculosis and viral pneumonia.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The animals are known for easy calving and high vitality in calves.
Other special qualities
This docile breed is known for hardiness and strong hoofs. Breed is also known for good handling.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
hardiness, strong hooves
Color comments
uni coloured: white with black and red spots on muzzle, eyes, feet, teats
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
140
Wither height females
128
Weight males
839.00
Weight females
595.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1918
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed Park Cattle: incrossing from Galloway, Shorthorn and Fjall
Location within country
eastern Anglia
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Vulnerable

British Limousin

Specie

ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Limousin
Other name
Limousin
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2002: Information received from Breed Society, BCMS, Rare Breed International.
Special characteristic of product
The animals produce very lean carcasses.
Color comments
uni coloured: light yellow to reddish yellow, red
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
144
Wither height females
137
Weight males
980.00
Weight females
690.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1971
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from France; exotic
Location within country
country-wide, mainly western part
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
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