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Dorper sheep

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Dorper sheep is a Poll Dorset sheep and black sheep to breed Persian, the first in the more arid areas of South Africa, breeding and feeding, because of its adaptability, rapid early growth, carcass quality and well known. Dorper sheep were divided into two bald and blackheads.

1, appearance: Dorper sheep Toque bucket was unique, no horn, head with short, dark, black or white hair, Toque have short thinning light colored hair (mainly in the first half), abdomen significantly dry dead hair.

2, Characteristics: Dorper sheep highly adaptive, on South Africa’s climate and different grazing conditions have good adaptability. Intake of Canton, not fussy eaters, can make good use of low-quality forage in the arid and semi-tropical regions growth robust, disease resistance and adaptation to rainfall 100-760mm. automatically hair removal is another characteristic of Dorper sheep.

3, Performance: Dorper Sheep are not season can be year-round breeding, ewes lambing rate of 15%, and motherhood is good, milk production and more multiple births can be a good nursing offspring.

Dorper sheep grazing capacity with the early, fast growth, ,3.5-4 month old lamb, about 36 kg live weight, carcass weight about 16 kg of meat, fat distribution, high quality carcass. Although the individual height of Dorper sheep medium, but Tiqu fullness, more body weight. The body weight of adult rams and ewes at 120 kilograms and 85 kilograms.

AYRSHIRSKAYA

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Description:

AYRSHIRSKAYA breeds of cattle, dairy. Is derived in the late 18 century. Air
in the county in Scotland by improving the local cattle "crossing of the blood"
tisvaterskogo, Dutch, Flemish and olderneyskogo cattle bred on the islands of
the Strait English Channel. Screening and selection was carried out on the
conformation, milk production and zhirnomolochnosti.

Animals breed Ayrshirskoy figure is correct, the backbone of a strong, his chest
deep, broad. Horn light, directed to the sides, up and back a little. The udder
is well developed. Color red-and-white (from white with small red spots to dark
red with white spots). The live weight of bulls 700-800 kg and cows 420-500 kg,
heifers to 12 months. – 240 kg, to 18 months. – 300-350 lbs. Milk yield
4000-4500 kg per year, the fat content of milk 4-4,4%.

Prevalent in many countries in Europe, the United States, Canada and Australia.
In Russia Ayrshirskoy cattle breed began to import in the 19. But he has not
received distribution. In the 60-ies. 20 in. animal Ayrshirskoy breed imported
to the USSR from Finland. Breed in the north-western regions of European part of
Russia.

Black lemming

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Description:

Black lemming breed of cattle, dairy. Deduced in the Soviet Union by crossing
local cattle bred in different zones, with Ostphreis, black-motley Swedish and
other rocks of similar origin.

In animals, black-motley breed torso slightly elongated, proportional; udders
voluminous, elastic skin. Color black-and-white. Because of the difference
properties of the source of local cattle, natural conditions, the level of
breeding in the rock was formed several groups and types, distinguished by
exterior features, udoyu, zhirnomolochnosti. In Russia – the most significant
differences between black and white cattle central regions, the Urals and
Siberia.

Black-and-white cattle central regions of Russia was formed by crossing the
Dutch and Ostphreis cattle with local, Holmogorski, Yaroslavl, partially used
hybrids shvitskoy and Simmental breeds. Large Animals (bulls weigh 900-1000,
cows – 550-650 kg), with a high milk production (average annual yield of about
4000, in the tribal households – up to 6000 kg), but less than other groups on
the fat content of milk (3.6 – 3 , 7%).

Black-and-white cattle of the Urals was formed mainly by crossing Tagil breed
with ostfrizami and partially black-and-white cattle Baltic. In animals, several
lightweight dry-type constitution, the average annual yield of 3700-3800, in the
tribal households – up to 5500 kg of milk fat content of 3,8-4,0%.

Black-and-white cattle of Siberia was created by crossing the local Siberian
cattle with the Dutch, the animals smaller. As productivity is slightly inferior
to other groups (average annual yield of more than 3500, in the tribal
households – up to 5000 kg of milk fat content of 3,7-3,9%).

Meat quality of black-motley breed satisfactory. With the dramatic growth of
average daily gain of calves 800-1000 g, for 15 to 16 months of age animals
weigh 420-480 kg. Slaughter yield 50-55%. Breeding work is aimed at improving
the breed by pure breeding for local conditions in different areas. To improve
the constitution of animals and increasing milk production in farms use oxen
Dutch Holstein-Friesian breeds.

The main breeding areas: the north-western regions of Russia, Ukraine, Belarus,
Baltic States, Uzbekistan and the Urals, Western and Eastern Siberia, the Far
East.

Eqyptian

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The Egyptian buffalo is kept as a draft animal and for milk production. They are grey-black with short curved horns. The varieties include Baladi (lower Egypt) and Saidi in upper Egypt.

Reference:

Mason, I.L. 1996. A World Dictionary of Livestock Breeds, Types and Varieties. Fourth Edition. C.A.B International. 273 pp.

Photographs:

R. E. McDowell, Professor Emeritus of International Animal Science, Cornell University, and provided by Paul O. Brackelsberg, Professor of Animal Science, Iowa State University

We are currently searching for additional photographs and information on this breed.

Mongolian

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The Mongolian horse is one of the most important and numerous breeds found among the indigenous horse breeds of China. They are distributed widely throughout the Northeast, North China and the Northwest, mainly in the high plains and highland areas. It is a dual-purpose horse, used primarily for riding and carting, but is also used for meat and milk production. The average wither height of males is 128 cm, females 127 cm, but body size varies with environmental conditions.

Work
Mongolian horses possess remarkable working ability. For carting, four horses, with a load of 4400 lbs, can walk 50-60 km a day.

Milk Production
During the grass-growing season, mares are milked 4-5 times a day, producing 0.11 lbs of milk each time. Yearly production is 662 lbs.

Reference:
Cheng. P. (1984) Livestock breeds of China. Animal Production and Health Paper 46 (E, F, S). Publ. by FAO, Rome, 217 pp.

Photographs:
William B. Ley, DVM, MS, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University

Yanbian

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Description:
Yanbian cattle are mainly distributed in the North Agriculture Area of China, and have entirely different ecological conditions from those of the North Pastoral Grassland cattle. They are also found in other Provinces of the northeast, such as Heilongjiang Province, and in Liaoning Province in the south, where Korean minorities dwell.

Yanbian cattle are mainly used for draught, and serve as an important source of farm power for the rice-producing areas in the northeast.
Body measurements

Mature Yanbian cows are much taller and heavier than Mongolain and Kazakh, females having an average wither height of 122 cm and body weight of 365 kg.

Meat production

Dressing percentages range from 40-48, with a meat percentage of 35.

Reference:

Cheng, P. (1984) Livestock breeds of China. Animal Production and Health Paper 46 (E, F, S). Publ. by FAO, Rome, 217 pp

Xinjiang Brown

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Description:
The Xinjiang Brown also results from crossing exotic (mainly Brown Swiss) onto the indigenous breed (Kazakh) in the Ili and Tacheng districts of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Crossing to the Brown Swiss was carried on for 3 successive generations, then followed since 1951 by selective breeding among the crossbred progeny.

Xinjiang Brown are characterized yu their desirable milk/meat body conformation, and adaptability to the cold climate on the northern side of the Tianshan Mountains.

Coat colur is very variable, the majority of the animals being brown, while others are yellow or of mixed color.

Body measurements

Xinjiang Brown cows are usually smaller than Sanhe with an average height of 118 cm and a liveweight of 416 kg.

Milk production

The length of the lactation period is, of course, subject to the influence of feeding conditions. For cows out on the grassland year round, lactation is limited to the grass-growing season, i.e. from May to September and the average milk production is about 1600 kg. When put on supplementary feed, they may produce about 3000 kg of milk (305-day basis). Some high producers, fed and kept in the barn, may yield even more. The average milk fat percentage is 4.0-4.1.

Reference: Cheng, P. (1984) Livestock breeds of China. Animal Production and Health Paper 46 (E, F, S). Publ. by FAO, Rome, 217 pp.

White Park

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Historically Known by: Park, White Forest, White Horned, Wild White

The White Park is a horned cattle breed which is white with colored points. These points include the ears, nose, rims of eyes, teats and feet but excludes the tail switch. The upper portion of the tongue should be black while underneath is most often pink. The intensity of these markings varies from herd to herd. The White Park is now considered a beef breed and selected for those traits but historically they were considered dual purpose since some herds have been used for milk production. It is reported to be well adapted to non-intensive production systems.

The White Park is not closely related to the British White or American White Park. Although all three of these breeds share a common color scheme the White Park is very genetically distinct from the other two breeds. This same color patterns is sometimes expressed in other breeds such as the Berrenda, N’guni, BON and Texas Longhorn.

White cattle with colored points are first mentioned in old Irish sagas dating back almost 2,000 years. They are later found again in Welsh law which was formulated at Dynevwr Castle in Deheubarth by a series of rulers from 856 to 1197 AD. The Dynevor herd dates to this time. The Chartley and Chillingham herds of England and the Cadzow herd in Scotland date to the mid-thirteenth century when herds in England and Scotland were enclosed in hunting chases. Writers of the time differed as to the origin of the herds. Some contended they were brought to Britain while others, including the famed authority Rev. John Storer, believed they were the direct descendants of the Wild White Bull that roamed the forests which once covered the British Isles.

In the early 1800’s, at the time of Storer’s writing, there were more than a dozen pure White Park herds though most were exterminated by the turn of the century. Of the six ancient herds remaining, the best known is the Chillingham herd. The registration program for While Park cattle was started in the early 1900s, but lapsed with the outbreak of World War II in the 1940’s. At that stage only the Dynevor, Woburn, Whipsnade and Cadzow herds survived as domesticated herds, and the Chillingham and Vaynol as semi-feral herds. When the Rare Breeds Survival Trust was formed in Britain in 1973 these remaining herds were given the communal name “White Park”.

In the late 1930s one or two pairs of White Park cattle were imported to Canada. Their offspring eventually made its way to the Bronx Zoo. A tale persists that these cattle were taken out of Britain to America to save a national treasure. Sources vary on their views of this events with some stating it was purely a business transaction.

Shortly after receiving the White Park cattle, the Bronx Zoo determined they did not have facilities to house the wild cattle for the long term. The zoo contacted the King Ranch and a deal was made which allowed four of the animals to be moved to Texas where they remained for nearly 40 years. When the White Park herd was to be sold it was purchased by Mr. & Mrs. John Moeckly of Polk City, Iowa. In the 1970’s, White Park cattle were imported to both Canada and the US and semen from Dynevr bulls has been imported to both countries also.

In 1988 a small portion of the herd was sold to the Seed Saver’s Exchange in Decorah, Iowa. Shortly hereafter all but a few old cows were sold to the B-Bar ranch in Big Timber, Montana, along with the White Park registry. The last remnant of the herd, made up of the aged females, was sold to Mark Fields of Clark, Missouri. In 1995 there were five herds across North America. Currently the breed is found in Britain, the United States, Germany, Denmark, Australia and Canada.

The current status of the White Park is Critical with a breeding population of less than 50 animals in the US and a worldwide population, including its homeland of Great Britain, of approximately 500 purebred females in 79 herds, plus bulls and young stock. The White Park cattle in the United States have been DNA typed for purity and to determine the best breeding plan possible to save its genetic base. An on-going breeding program has been put into place to help ensure the breed’s survival.

The White Park is genetically far distant from all British breeds and this has been established by blood typing. The breeds that appear to be most closely related to the White Park are the Highland and Galloway of Scotland.

The White Park is a medium-size animal with mature bulls in working condition weighing approximately 2100 pounds and cows 1400 pounds. Their value in the beef industry lies in the high quality of their meat and in their great genetic distance from other breeds which will increase the heterosis effects in crossbreeding systems.

For More Information: Ancient White Park Cattle Society of North America, 1273 Otter Creek Road, Big Timber, MT 59011

Reference:

Taking Stock, The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy, Box 477, Pittsboro, North Carolina U.S.A. 27312 Phone: (919) 542-5704

Mason, I.L, World Dictionary of Livestock Breeds, Third edition (1988), C.A.B International

Lawrence Alderson, Trustee and Founder Chairman of Rare Breeds International, Trustee of Traditional Livestock Foundation, and Executive Director of Rare Breeds Survival Trust.

Correspondence, Mark Fields, Clark, MO

Photographs:

British White Cattle Association of America, Bells, TX

Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm, Mill Lane, Baylham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8LG, UK

Blanca Cacerena/White Caceres

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Also Known As: White Caceres, Blanca guadianese

The White Caceres was developed in the region surrounding Extremadura in Spain and used primarily for meat production. They are one of the lyre horned breeds and are nearly extinct. In an effort to preserve this breed the Ministry of Agriculture selected a herd consisting of 30 cows and 2 bulls which is maintained at the artificial insemination center in Badajoz.

The females average 134 cm in height and weigh approximately 450 kg. The males are slightly larger at 140 cm in height and 670 kg.

Reference:

Mason, I.L. 1996. A World Dictionary of Livestock Breeds, Types and Varieties. Fourth Edition. C.A.B International. 273 pp.

Genus Bos: Cattle Breeds of the World, 1985, MSO-AGVET (Merck & Co., Inc.), Rahway, N.J.

Photographs:

Alfonso Rodriguez, Spain

Welsh Black

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Origins

The Welsh Black is a native British Breed descended from cattle of Pre-Roman Britain in the rough mountain and hill country of Wales. Originally there were two distinct strains of Welsh Blacks, both known as a dual purpose animal; the compact sturdy North Wales type and the bigger, rangier South Wales type. The successful intermingling of these types over the past 90 years has resulted in an optimum sized animal with an emphasis on beef production. The unique traits of the breed are a result of this heredity and environment.

The Welsh Blacks are now established throughout the U.K. and have proven themselves from Canada to New Zealand. Welsh Blacks first arrived in Canada in 1970 via the U.S.A. and further direct importations have followed. They are present in nine provinces and many U.S. states, with a concentration of breeders in Alberta.

Welsh Blacks offer the commercial cattleman a profitable alternative for herd improvement.

The Welsh Black Options

Welsh Black offers the following options to the purebred breeder and the commercial cross breeding cattleman to aid in a progressive and profitable breeding program.

Black

The majority of Welsh Blacks are horned, and black, varying from rusty black to jet black, with some white permitted on the underline behind the navel.

Red

The red recessive gene occasionally appears in a black herd and without exception breeds true. The red animal has no black genes and a red bull on a red cow will produce a red calf.

Polled

There are naturally polled Welsh Blacks available in increasing numbers, both Black and Red.

Reference:

Alberta Welsh Black Association, Box 546 Trochu, AB. Can. TOM 2C0. Phone: (403) 442-4372