Irish Charolais
Country
Specie
ISO3
IRL
Transboundary name
Charolais
Other name
Charolais
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
In 2003, There are 10000 registered breeding females in Ireland.
Other special qualities
The animals are known for muscularity.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
150
Wither height females
140
Weight males
1200.00
Weight females
800.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1967
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
First imported into Ireland from France in 1964 (8 bulls and 9 heifers)
Import
since 1965 continuously from Charolais (France): 1980-1998, <5% from Charolais (United Kingdom)
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Irish Blonde d'Aquitaine
Country
Specie
ISO3
IRL
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
In 2003, There are 350 registered breeding females in Ireland.
Color comments
uni coloured: blond
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
152
Wither height females
145
Weight males
1100.00
Weight females
800.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1975
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from France
Import
since 1975 from Blonde d'Aquitaine (France)
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
Holstein-Friesian
Country
Specie
ISO3
IRL
Transboundary name
Holstein (black and white)
Other name
Friesian
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
In 2003, There are 150 000 registered breeding females in Ireland.
Color comments
multi coloured: black, white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
160
Wither height females
144
Weight males
1000.00
Weight females
650.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1909
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from United Kingdom and Netherlands. The dominant dairy breed in Ireland since the 1950's
Import
import from Holstein-Friesian (New Zealand, Canada, United Kingdom): 1960-1990, <5% from Friesian (United Kingdom): 1990-1998, <5% from Holstein Netherlands)
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Hereford
Country
Specie
ISO3
IRL
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Hereford
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
In 2003, There are 3600 registered breeding females in Ireland.
Other special qualities
This breed is able to survive the winter well outdoors and endures poor feed.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
poor feed
Color comments
uni coloured: red with white head
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
curved, some animals are polled
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
composite of white and red/brown cattle from Wales, imported from United Kingdom
Year of origin
0
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Droimfhionn
Country
Specie
ISO3
IRL
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
coloursided variety of Kerry
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
Blended Milking Shorthorn
Country
Specie
ISO3
IRL
Language
English
Other name
Blended Milking Shorthorn
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Belgian Blue
Country
Specie
ISO3
IRL
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Belgian Blue
Other name
Blanc-Bleu Belge
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
In 2003, There are 500 registered breeding females in Ireland.
Other special qualities
Double muscle is reported for this breed.
Color comments
multi coloured: black, blue, white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
150
Wither height females
134
Weight males
1200.00
Weight females
800.00
Other specific visible traits
double-loined cattle
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1980
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
First imported into Ireland from Belgium in 1980
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Bazadais
Country
Specie
ISO3
IRL
Transboundary name
Bazadais
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
Ayrshire
Country
Specie
ISO3
IRL
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Ayrshire
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
In 2003, There are 500 registered breeding females in Ireland.
Color comments
multi coloured: red, white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
140
Wither height females
127
Weight males
800.00
Weight females
550.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1877
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
import from United Kingdom
Year of origin
1778
Import
1960-1998, 5-20% from Ayrshire (United Kingdom)
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Aubrac
Country
Specie
ISO3
IRL
Description
Pure-bred Aubrac are a solid wheat colour
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
First imported into Ireland from France in 1992 (1 heifer, 2 bulls)
Year of origin
1997
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
