Australian Sahiwal
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed has outstanding heat and parasitic resistance which allows it to perform under harsh environmental conditions which other breeds would not tolerate.
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be tick resistant.
Other special qualities
The crosses perform very well.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
150
Wither height females
132
Weight males
700.00
Weight females
450.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Devon, Shorthorn and Jersey, upgraded to minimum 7/8 Sahiwal
Location within country
Queensland
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Australian Red Dairy Breed
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Other name
Aussie Red
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Germany.
Year of origin
1985
Location within country
Victoria, New Souh Wales, South Australia, Western Australia, Queensland and Tasmania.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Australian Milking Zebu
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Australian Milking Zebu
Other name
AMZ
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is reported to be heat tolerant.
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be tick resistant.
Color comments
uni coloured: tan (like Jersey)
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Weight males
700.00
Weight females
500.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Developed by CSIRO, Australia. It's a composite of Sahiwal & Sindhi X HF& Jersey & Guernsey & Illawarra & Ayrshire, best F3 selected.
Year of origin
1955
Location within country
Queensland and New South Wales.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Unknown
Australian Friesian Sahiwal
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Australian Friesian Sahiwal
Other name
AFS
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be tick resistant.
Color comments
uni coloured: black, red, sometimes brindle <br>multi coloured: pied
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1983
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
The Australian Friesian Sahiwal (AFS) was developed by the Queensland government in the 1960s. F2, F3 of Sahiwal and Friesian, selected for tick resistance and milk traits.
Year of origin
1961
Location within country
Northern Queensland, northern Western Australia and tropical areas of Northern Territory.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered
Australian Charbray
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Charbray
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be tick and parasite resistant.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed has no calving problems.
Special characteristic of product
Animals of this breed produce high quality carcasses.
Color comments
uni coloured: white to light red
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
165
Wither height females
150
Weight males
1000.00
Weight females
800.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Charolais and Brahman in the 1970's
Year of origin
1970
Location within country
northern Australia
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Australian Braford
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Braford
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: white face
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1956
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Brahman and Hereford in 1946-1952
Year of origin
1946
Location within country
northern Queensland
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Angus
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Description
Population data sourced from Australian Registered Cattle Breeders' Association Inc. (ARCBA) and assorted breed societies
Transboundary name
Aberdeen-Angus
Other name
Aberdeen Angus
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1883
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from United Kingdom (Scotland)
Year of origin
1820
Location within country
country-wide, mainly in southern temperate zones
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Africander
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Africander
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: red
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
long lateral horns
Wither height males
122
Weight males
402.00
Weight females
450.00
Other specific visible traits
Sanga type
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1907
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from South Africa
Year of origin
1950
Location within country
Queensland
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Casuarius casuarius
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Transboundary name
Cassowary
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
wild
Taxonomic classification
Species
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Unknown
Riverine Buffalo
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported in 1994, 1995, 1997
Year of origin
1994
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
