Haflinger
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUT
Language
ger.
Transboundary name
Haflinger
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
The animals are adapted to high mountains.
Other special qualities
Animals were successfully exported to India.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
mountain breed
Color comments
uni coloured: light chestnut mostly with blaze; white markings on the feet are not tolerated. Dark or striped hooves.
Efabis main colour
Chestnut with blaze, white mane and tail
Efabis skin colour
Dark under chestnut hair, flesh under white hair
Wither height males
148
Wither height females
145
Weight males
450.00
Weight females
420.00
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Heavy Draught Horse/ Halfbred and stallions from Orient (1800)
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
Weiße Edelziege
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUT
Language
ger.
Transboundary name
Weiße Deutsche Edelziege
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Additional information
Increasingly absorbed in Saanen Goat. 2009: Integrated into the Saanen herdbook, not regarded as a separate breed anymore.
Efabis main colour
White
Efabis skin colour
Flesh, small pigmented spots are acceptable.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
85
Wither height females
70
Weight males
85.00
Weight females
65.00
Other specific visible traits
Middle to big framed, polled or horned with short and sleek hair. White colour, slightly pigmented spots on muzzle, ears and udder are acceptable. The udder should be even, roomy, glandular and firmly attached with well defined teats of middle length.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1991
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Evolved at the beginning of the 20th century from white varieties of Landrace goats improved with Saanen goat. Differs from the Bunte Edelziege only in colour.
Year of origin
1991
Import
Imported from Germany
Location within country
Carinthia
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Vulnerable
Tauernschecken
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUT
Language
ger.
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is known for its fertility.
Color comments
Pied, with white markings on the head, frequently with a blaze. White tip of the tail, commonly dark feet with black claws
Efabis main colour
Brown, black, white
Efabis skin colour
Flesh under white hair, dark under brown and black hair
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
80
Wither height females
75
Weight males
65.00
Weight females
45.00
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
local breed of the Tauern mountains in Salzburg
Year of origin
0
Location within country
Salzburg, Syria, Osttirol
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
Steirische Scheckenziege
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUT
Language
ger.
Description
The name shows the origin and the colouring of the breed
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
formerly: subsistance farming
Additional information comments
phentypically resembling the Mediterranean and Karst breeds
Efabis cultural role comment
unknown
Adaptability to specific environment
paddock or tethered grazing
Specific resistance or tolerance
unknown
Specific reproductive characteristic
very fertile
Special characteristic of product
unknown unknown
Other special qualities
known as a good milking goat
Efabis environmental role
well adapted to dry and meagre pastures
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
Railroad embankments and boundary ridges were used as pastures
Color comments
the animals are pied brown-black-white or black and white. Broad blaze, usually white legs
Efabis main colour
light brown, black, white
Efabis skin colour
dark under dark hair, light under white hair
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
mostly horned but polled animals occur
Weight males
70.00
Weight females
55.00
Other specific visible traits
middle framed landrace goat, long legs with a deep udder and long teats. Usually short hair with little or no undercoat in winter
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
2002
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
autochthonous breed of Styria
Year of origin
19
Location within country
Styria, Upper Austria, Burgenland
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
Pinzgauer Ziege
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUT
Language
ger.
Other name
Pinzgau Goat
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Efabis cultural role comment
The horns are used traditionally on the
Efabis cultural value
Perchten
Adaptability to specific environment
masks. These masks symbolize winter demons and are worn in December during the
Specific resistance or tolerance
Perchtenlauf
Specific reproductive characteristic
were young men in demon masks run through the villages accompanying Santa Claus.
Other special qualities
The breed is well adapted to live under the condition in the Austrian Alps.
Efabis genetic features
The animals are known for their good fertility.
Efabis environmental role
Pinzgauer Almkäse, a firm yellow cheese produced in the summer when the goats are grazing on the mountain pastures. This local speciality is made from a mixture of goat and cow milk (Pinzgau cattle)
Comb type
mountain
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
Brown
Wither height males
Black
Wither height females
2
Weight males
2.00
Weight females
0.00
Other specific visible traits
80
Herdbook
75
Herdbook established
65
Domestication status
45
Description of origin
y
Import
domestic
Location within country
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
selected from coloured local landraces
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Salzburg (Pinzgau), Tyrol, Carinthia, Upper Austria
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Sufficient
Saanenziege
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUT
Language
ger.
Transboundary name
Saanen
Other name
Saanen
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
White with small dark pigmented spots on nose, lips, ears and udder
Efabis main colour
White
Efabis skin colour
Flesh
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
Polled males usually are not fertile and are excluded from breeding. Kids are dehorned early. Kids are dehorned early.
Wither height males
87
Wither height females
80
Weight males
75.00
Weight females
50.00
Other specific visible traits
Deep rump, long animals. Mostly polled or dehorned. Pure white, short haired, often small pigmented spots on the skin, not affecting hair colour. They are best discerned on head and udder.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1982
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Since the 19th century bred for pure white colour, short hair and polledness. Was always regarded as outstanding dairy goat and exported into many countries. Originally from Saanenland and Obersimmental (Kanton Bern, Switzerland)
Year of origin
1982
Import
Imported since 1970 100% from Switzerland, the Netherlands and Germany
Location within country
no specific location
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
Pinzgauer Strahlenziege
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUT
Language
ger.
Description
white stripes from the ear base to the corners of the mouth are called
Transboundary name
Strahlen
Additional information
Native
Additional information comments
Local
Efabis cultural role comment
preserved as relic population in the original breeding area
Adaptability to specific environment
the horns are used for Perchten masks
Specific reproductive characteristic
well adapted to steep slopes above the tree border
Special characteristic of product
very hardy and frugal
Other special qualities
very fertile and long lived
Reference for special qualities
good milking abilities horns
Efabis genetic features
sure footed, good climber, trusting, friendly
Efabis environmental role
Österr. Kuratorium für Landtechnik und Landentwicklung (Hrsg.): Seltene Nutztierrassen. Wien, 2009, Seite 43
Body conformation
for landscaping in high mountain regions
Coat description
well adapted to the High Alps
Efabis skin colour
white stripes from the ear base to the corners of the mouth, white stripes below the Carpus/hock.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
0/2
Wither height males
0/2
Wither height females
males carry big lyra shaped horns, occasionally polled animals
Weight males
80.00
Weight females
75.00
Other specific visible traits
75
Herdbook
60
Herdbook established
middle to big framed, sturdy mountain goat with deep broad rump and strong legs
Domestication status
y
Taxonomic classification
2007
Description of origin
domestic
Year of origin
0
Import
autochthonous breed
Location within country
19th century
Local cryo conservation status
no imports
Local Risk
Salzburg, Tyrol
Detailed local risk status
Not Sufficient
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
At Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Critical Maintained
Gemsfarbige Gebirgsziege
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUT
Language
ger.
Other name
Chamois Coloured
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
Solid brown with black undercoat and black dorsal line
Efabis main colour
Brown
Efabis skin colour
Black
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
80
Wither height females
75
Weight males
65.00
Weight females
45.00
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
Tyrol, Salzburg, Lower Austria
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
Bündner Strahlenziege
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUT
Language
ger.
Transboundary name
Grisons Striped
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Wither height males
85
Wither height females
75
Weight males
65.00
Weight females
45.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
2000
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Vulnerable
Bunte Edelziege
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUT
Language
ger.
Transboundary name
Bunte Deutsche Edelziege
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
Partly crossed with Chamois Alpine.
Efabis main colour
Light to dark brown with black dorsal stripe. Belly and legs vary from light to dark.
Efabis skin colour
Dark
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
85
Wither height females
70
Weight males
80.00
Weight females
60.00
Other specific visible traits
Middle to big framed, polled or horned animals with short and sleek hair. The udder should be evenly, roomy, glandular and firmly attached.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1982
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Originated at the beginning of the 20th century from several brown varieties of goats from all over Germany. Differs from the Weisse Edelziege only in colour.
Year of origin
1982
Import
Since 1982 100% imported from Germany.
Location within country
Vorarlberg, Upper Austria, Lower Austria, Salzburg
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Vulnerable
