Belgian Blue
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Belgian Blue
Other name
British Blue
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2002: Information received from Breed Society, BCMS, Rare Breed International.
Color comments
multi coloured: black, grey, blue, white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
150
Wither height females
134
Weight males
1196.00
Weight females
800.00
Other specific visible traits
ultra muscled, extra lean, culard
Herdbook established
1983
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Belgium and Denmark
Import
since 1950 from Belgian Blue (Belgium)
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
Beevbilde
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: red
Other specific visible traits
hornless
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
developed in 1960s by E. Pentecost (Notts) with 65% Lincoln Red, 30% Beef Shorthorn and 5% Aberdeen-Angus: not Beefbilde
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
Beefalo
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Beef Shorthorn
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Shorthorn
Other name
Scotch, Scottish Shorthorn, Shorthorn
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2002: National risk status - rare. Information received from Breed Society, Rare Breed Survival Trust.
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is known for its adaptation to the local marginal conditions.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
Marginal Land
Color comments
uni coloured: roan, red, white <br>multi coloured: roan, red, white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
short horns in red, white or roan
Wither height males
146
Wither height females
140
Weight males
1120.00
Weight females
700.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1822
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed: composite of Teeswater and Hoderness: incrossing from Maine-Anjou: selected for meat
Import
since 1950 from Maine-Anjou (France), Poll Shorthorn (Australia), Beef Shorthorn (Canada)
Location within country
Scotland, England and Wales
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
Bazadaise
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
fr.
Transboundary name
Bazadais
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
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
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
Ayrshire
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Ayrshire
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
1999: Population data are based on the unregistered population.
Special characteristic of product
The small fat globule of milk is suitable for cheese production and for dietary food.
Other special qualities
The breed is known for its longevity.
Color comments
multi coloured: red, white, brown, black with light muzzle
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
lyre-shaped horns
Wither height males
140
Wither height females
127
Weight males
810.00
Weight females
539.00
Other specific visible traits
The modern Type is taller and heavier, Bulls height 150 cm, weight 1000 kg, cows height 135 cm, weight 600 kg.
Herdbook established
1877
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed Cunninghame & Dunlop breeds of Ayrshire, Scotland: introgression from Ayrshire from other countries
Location within country
country-wide 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
Aubrac
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Transboundary name
Aubrac
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
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
Armoricaine
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Transboundary name
Armorican
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
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
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Endangered
Ankole
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Transboundary name
Ankole
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
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
Angus Doddie
Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Aberdeen-Angus
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
Origin (and Buchan Humlie) of Aberdeen-Angus (doddie = hornless)
Location within country
North-eastern Scotland
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
