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The Aalstreep (aka Witrik, Ruggelde, Witrug;Dutch Whitebacked in English) is a historical name
for the Witrik, a color-sided variety of Dutch cattle.
Witrik color-sided patterns range from:
predominately colored and white-backed
- to -
white with color-sided spotting
Witrik colors also vary; they can be:
black
red
blue
fawn (occasionally)
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The Aberdeen-Angus (aka Angus, Northern Scotch Polled, Polled Angus) had many important
breeders during the late 18th and 19th centuries. In particular, there was the Watson family, who
started their breeding of Angus cattle in 1735.
And, from this family, it was Hugh Watson who became the most important founder of the breed
because he started his Aberdeen-Angus herd in 1808 and kept it virtually free from outside
blood for almost 50 years.
He named his best bull 'Old Jock' and his best cow 'Old Granny'. Old Granny lived 36 years and
had 29 calves.
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The Abergelle is a Nilotic Sanga found mainly in the Tanqua Abergelle and Seharti Samre
districts of the Tigray region of North Ethiopia.
The Abergelle is one of the smallest cattle breeds in the region and lives on plains and in river
valleys at an altitude ranging between 1,300 - 1,550 meters (4,265 - 4,921 feet). Besides being
very tolerant to heat stress, diseases and parasites, they also cope well with feed shortages during
long dry periods.
Abergelle are tick resistant with smooth coats. Males are taller and heavier and resemble the
zebu type more although the hump is small and not very well developed. Females tend to
resemble the sanga type.
The Abergelle is locally highly rated for the quality of their hide and meat, and also their milk fat
percentage.
The Nilotic Sanga cattle group (aka Southern Sudanese, Sudanese Longhorn) consists of five
major populations with each being kept by a different Nilotic tribe in southern Sudan and
southwest Ethiopia.
The five identified populations are:
the Abigar (aka Anuak)

the Aweil Dinka (aka Wadai-Dinka)
the Dinka (aka Aliab Dinka)
the Eastern Nuer and Nuer
the Shilluk
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The Abigar (aka Anuak) is a Nilotic Sanga in the border area between Ethiopia and South Sudan,
but is found primarily in southwestern Ethiopia.
The Abigar is named after the Anuak tribe and is very similar to the Aliab Dinka.
major populations with each being kept by a different Nilotic tribe in southern Sudan and
southwest Ethiopia.

the Shilluk
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The Abondance (aka La race d'Abondance,Chablaisienne and Pie rouge franaise de
Montagne in French) gets its name from the small village of La Chapelle d'Abondance, which
sits in a valley in the heart of the Chablais Alps of France.
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The Arsi (aka Arusi, Arussi) is a small, short, well-built zebu found in the central highlands of
Ethiopia and named after the province of Arsi.
The Arsi belongs to the Abyssinian Shorthorned Zebu cattle group.
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The Goffa (aka Goffa Dwarf) is the smallest variety of Abyssinian Shorthorned Zebu cattle.
(Ethiopia was formerly known as Abyssinia.)
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The Jijjiga (aka Jijjiga Zebu, Jijiga, Ogaden Zebu, Small Zebu) is a small Abyssinian
Shorthorned Zebu.
The Jijjiga is indigenous to the area around the cities of Jijjiga and West Harer both of which
are located north of the Ogaden Desert in the Ethiopian province of Hararghe.
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The Ogaden Zebu (aka Jijjiga, Jijjiga Zebu, Jijiga, Ogaden, Small Zebu) is kept by nomads and
used primarily for milk.
The Ogaden Zebu is a small Abyssinian Shorthorned Zebu.
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The Achiote is a mix of Guatemalan Criollo,Shorthorn and possibly zebu so it belongs to

theCriollo cross cattle group.
The Achiote is usually yellowish in color.

Criollo cattle: Northwestern Blond Iberian Spanish cattle became Canary Island cattle some of
which were brought by Columbus in 1493 to Santo Domingo (which is now the capitol of the
Dominican Republic).
More and more cattle were brought by Spanish ships and these cattle then spread throughout
the islands of the Caribbean and became known as Criollo cattle.
It was into Mexico in 1521 that Criollo cattle were brought to the mainland for the first time
(supposedly from Santo Domingo) and it's from Mexico that the Criollo then spread into the
Americas.
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The Konari belongs to the Afghan cattle group.
The Konari variety does very well in extremely hot sun and is found in the province of Kunar
which is northeast of Kabul, along Afghanistan's eastern border.
There are three varieties of Afghan cattle:
the Shakhansurri
the Konari
the Kandahari
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The Shakhansurri (aka Chakhansurri; Sistani in Iran) is a variety belonging to the general group
of Afghan cattle. These cattle are true zebus with a compact formation to their bodies.
There are three varieties of Afghan cattle:
the Shakhansurri
the Konari
the Kandahari
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The Africander (aka Afrikander; Afrikaner in Afrikaans) was originally selected for work
purposes by the Dutch settlers in South Africa (who called themselves Afrikaners).
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The Afrikaner (aka Africander and Afrikander in English) was originally selected for work
purposes by the Dutch settlers in South Africa (who called themselves Afrikaners).
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The Akshi of Hama, Syria (aka Anatolian;Bedouin and Djebeli and Kleiti in Homs,
Syria;Oksh and Arab in Israel) is a strain of Baladi.
The Akshi can be black, brown, black pied, yellowish-brown, and occasionally grey with about
a third of the population being naturally polled.
NOTE: The overall breed name Baladi is used for most of the indigenous cattle of the Middle
East. This group name especially refers to the indigenous shorthorned, humpless, brachyceros
type cattle of Syria, Lebanon, Israel and Jordan.
baladi = native cattle and cattle of the country
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The Ala-Tau (aka Alatau and Alatauskaya and - in Russian; in
Mongolian) is the transboundary breed name used by Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
The Ala-Tau is named after the Zaliyski-Alatau mountains (aka Zailiiski Alatau) which are on
the border between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Breeding started in the foothills, at the
Alamedin State farm in Kirgiziya, Kazakhstan.
The Ala-Tau was developed from 1929 to 1931 when 1,000 Kirgiz cows were bred with
importedFriesian, Simmental and Swiss Brown bulls. The best female offspring were then back-
crossed mainly to Swiss Brown bulls, but Kostroma andYaroslavl cattle also played a part (along
with the use of American Brown Swiss semen).
The Ala-Tau, as a new dual-purpose breed, was recognized in 1950 and herdbooks were started
in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. The breed then spread into Tajikistan where it is known for its
good fertility and longevity.
In 1990, Tajikistan had a fluctuating Ala-Tau population of 381,300 - 814,000, however it was
reported then that their numbers were decreasing and no population data has been reported since.
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The Alatau (aka Alatauskaya, - ;Ala-Tau in English; in Mongolian) is the

Russian name that Mongolia uses for their imported population of Ala-Tau cattle.
The Alatau is also the most common name used in Kazakhstan where they are prized for their
high milk yield and good meat characteristics.
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The Alatauskaya (aka - , Alatau;Ala-Tau in English; in Mongolian) is the
Russian and most common name used in Kyrgyzstan for the Ala-Tau.
Kyrgyzstan prizes their Alatauskaya cattle for their adaptability to the local weather conditions
which consist of dry summers and severe winters.
In 2002, a Alatauskaya population of 824,000 was reported for Kyrgyzstan, however no

population data has been reported since then.
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The Illyrieskakaja (aka Albanian Illyrian andAlbanian and Illyrian in English) belongs to
theIllyrian Shorthorn cattle group and is abrachyceros type.
Brachyceros type cattle are described as:
small
shorthorned
having a long skull with a deep forehead
having a red, brown or black coat
'Brachy' from the Greek meaning 'short' and 'cerous', also Greek, for 'horns' - makes 'brachyceros'
a word essentially meaning 'short horns'.
Archeological remains of brachyceros type cattle date from the 6th millennium B.C. and were
discovered during the 19th century. At the time, they were thought to be a different, distinct type
of aurochs. Because of this, the remains were originally classified as Bos brachyceros (and,
later, Bos longifrons, as in 'long forehead').
However, both Latin classifications (Bos brachyceros and Bos longifrons) were dropped when
the distinctive long skull formation was found not to be a second type of aurochs but to have
evolved through domestication. 'Brachyceros' then became a word defining a particular cattle
'type' (i.e. having essential characteristics belonging to a group).
At the end of the 19th century, brachyceros type cattle of the Balkan peninsula were given the
group name of Illyrian Shorthorn after the ancient Illyrians.
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The Illyrieskakaja (aka Albanian Illyrian andAlbanian and Illyrian in English) belongs to
theIllyrian Shorthorn cattle group and is abrachyceros type.
Brachyceros type cattle are described as:
small
shorthorned
having a long skull with a deep forehead
having a red, brown or black coat
'Brachy' from the Greek meaning 'short' and 'cerous', also Greek, for 'horns' - makes 'brachyceros'
a word essentially meaning 'short horns'.
Archeological remains of brachyceros type cattle date from the 6th millennium B.C. and were
discovered during the 19th century. At the time, they were thought to be a different, distinct type
of aurochs. Because of this, the remains were originally classified as Bos brachyceros (and,
later, Bos longifrons, as in 'long forehead').
However, both Latin classifications (Bos brachyceros and Bos longifrons) were dropped when
the distinctive long skull formation was found not to be a second type of aurochs but to have
evolved through domestication. 'Brachyceros' then became a word defining a particular cattle
'type' (i.e. having essential characteristics belonging to a group).
At the end of the 19th century, brachyceros type cattle of the Balkan peninsula were given the
group name of Illyrian Shorthorn after the ancient Illyrians.
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The Albera (aka Alberes and Albres in English;Massanaise in French) is the Spanish name of
an authentic variety of cattle that originated in the Albera Massif of the east Pyrenees between
France and Spain. It is very rustic and known for its longevity.
The Albera has three coat types:

black (Black Alberes)
fawn (Fagina Alberes) white to light brown
crossbred with an admixture of Swiss Brown
Albera are semi-feral and calve every two years. The calves are born reddish and recent young
are displaying all color patterns.
Small herds of Albera can currently be found in the Natural Park of the Albera Massif in the Alt
Empord Region which is situated in the northeastern most corner of the Iberian Peninsula in
Spain.
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The Albres (aka Alberes; Albera in Spanish;Massanaise in French) is an authentic variety of

cattle that originated in the Albera Massif of the east Pyrenees between France and Spain. It is
very rustic and known for its longevity.
The Albres has three coat types:

black (Black Alberes)
fawn (Fagina Alberes) white to light brown
crossbred with an admixture of Swiss Brown
Albres are semi-feral and calve every two years. The calves are born reddish and recent young
are displaying all color patterns.
Small herds of Albres can currently be found in the Natural Park of the Albera Massif in the Alt
Empord Region which is situated in the northeastern most corner of the Iberian Peninsula in
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The Alentejana (aka Raa Bovina Alentejana andTranstagana in Portuguese) was, for centuries
where it originated, the most important working breed on the plains and in the hills of Alentejo
a south-central region of Portugal. Across the border, Spain has essentially this same breed
which is known as the Retinta.
The Alentejanas original morphology was determined by an unbalanced diet and working for
long periods in a hot, dry climate. However, starting in the mid 1900s, mechanization of farm
labor slowly took over and selection for beef became primary. Thus, their production
management was modified to achieve a better shape and carcass and cutting yields. When this
wasn't satisfactory, breeders tried increased, and sometimes indiscriminate, crossbreeding with
imported exotic breeds (including the Salers andCharolais). Eventually these practices led to
purebred Alentejana numbers declining.
In reaction to this, the Alentejana herdbook was finally established by 1970. Over time, spurred
by greater demand from consumers, breeders of all the native Portuguese breeds started working
to curb the genetic regression occurring in their herds. National and community programs which
promoted conservation and the sustainable use of animal genetic resources were implemented
and producers began marketing their beef as Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) products.
By 2003, 47% of all PDO beef in Portugal was from the Alentejana. However, the recovery of
breed purity has created the problem of reduced genetic diversity which breeders today are now
addressing.
Alentejana = south of Tagus
Iberian Red cattle (central and south) are described as:
medium to big in size

a broad head with a somewhat convex (spherical) profile
long, widespread horns with upturned points
a long body with a deep chest
a well-developed dewlap
a sloping rump
rather short legs
coat color is red from blonde to mahogany brown, unicolored or pied
Laguage: Portuguese
Pronounced:
ah-lehn-teh-ZSHAH-nah
Location within Portugal:

Alentejo, southern Portugal
Use: meat
Color:
unicolor of yellow to golden red, mahogany brown
Morphology INFO as of 1995 :

Average height at withers (male):
155 cm / 61 inches
Average height at withers (female):
140 cm / 55 inches
Average weight (male):

1,000 kg / 2,205 lbs
Average weight (female):
700 kg / 1,543 lbs
Horns:
males: 2
females: 2
description: long, widespread and usually upturned points
General Performance:
Years of productive life: 10
Average parturition interval (days): 430
Average age at first parturition (months): 31
Average birth weight (male):

32 kg / 70.5 lbs
Average birth weight (female):
30 kg / 66 lbs
Milk Performance:
Average number of lactations: 10
Population Data as of 2016:

Population : 27,085 - 30,239
Trend: stable
Breeding males: 249
Breeding females: 15,771
Females registered in herdbooks: 15,771
Females bred pure: 60
Number of herds: 159
Average herd size: 100
AI (Artificial Insemination) used: Yes
Conservation program: Yes
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The Algarvia (aka Raa Bovina Algarvia) originated in the region of Algarve in southern
Portugal.
As recently as the 1950s, the Algarvia was considered a subtype of the Transtagana. However,
authorities eventually decided that the Algarvia was a separate breed. Over time it was used for
extensive crossbreeding with theLimousin and Charolais and thus it was declared extinct by
1980.
However, in 2010, genetic analysis proved that breeders had kept enough of the Algarvia
population alive to revive the breed. A herdbook was started and a tiny herd exists as of 2016.
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The Aliab Dinka (aka Dinka) is a Nilotic Sanga.
The Aliab Dinka is named after the southeastern Dinka tribe (aka Aliab Dinka tribe) and is the
oldest, largest and best developed of the Nilotic Sanga cattle populations.
The Aliab Dinka also has the longest horns of all the Nilotic Sanga cattle populations.
major populations - with each being kept by a different Nilotic tribe in southern Sudan and
southwest Ethiopia.

the Shilluk
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The Alistana-Sanabresa (aka Raza Alistana-Sanabresa in Spanish) is a recently amalgamated
breed; the Alistana and Sanabresa breeds were combined in 1981 (Mason) or 1986 (Felius).
Originally triple-purpose cattle, the Alistana-Sanabresa is closely related to the Sayaguesa and
the Mirandesa. Now a beef breed, they are known to produce high yields of good quality meat
even on poor pasture. They are housed and given fodder only under extreme environmental
conditions.
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The Allguer (aka Allguer Schlag, Allguer Dachs; Allgu in English) originated in the oldest
breeding area of Grey Mountain cattle the Allgu Alps, which are located in Bavaria in
Germany and Tyrol and Vorarlberg in Austria.
Over the 1600s and 1700s, the Allguer was described as being small and elegant, having a
high milk yield and good fertility, health and longevity.
By 1800, these triple-purpose cattle were not only being raised in the Allgu Alps of southern
Germany but also in pastures continuing south through Austria and into Upper Italy.
By 1830, dairy farming was beginning to flourish and expand rapidly. Over the next several
decades milk production overtook beef production.
Even so, the Allguer breed was becoming increasingly displaced because of:
the importation of other breeds of Brown Mountain cattle from Austria and Switzerland
competition for pasture
heavy cattle sales that resulted in a lack of their own offspring to refresh their numbers
devastating losses due to rinderpest (cattle plague) from 1857 to 1866
In 1893, when the dairy and livestock industry of the Allgu Alps was severely in distress, the
Allguer Herdebuchgesellschaft (AHG) Allguer Herdbook and Breed Society was founded
in Kempten (in Swabia, Bavaria) by Baurat Josef Widmann and his companions. They decided to
not only target the importation of good breeding animals from Switzerland, but also the breeding
of young cattle.
The heavy use of Swiss bulls caused the Allguer breed to be completely reformed. It was finally
absorbed by the German Brown, thus rendering it extinct by 1900. However, Allguer as a
singular breed name was still used until the 1940s.
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The Aalstreep (aka Witrik, Ruggelde, Witrug;Dutch Whitebacked in English) is a historical name

for the Witrik, a color-sided variety of Dutch cattle.

Witrik color-sided patterns range from:

predominately colored and white-backed

white with color-sided spotting

Witrik colors also vary; they can be:

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The five identified populations are:

the Abigar (aka Anuak)

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The Arsi belongs to the Abyssinian Shorthorned Zebu cattle group.

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The Ogaden Zebu is a small Abyssinian Shorthorned Zebu.

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The Achiote is a mix of Guatemalan Criollo,Shorthorn and possibly zebu so it belongs to

The Achiote is usually yellowish in color.

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