General Information about EuReCa

This project is aimed at assisting conservation, development and sustainable use of autochthon, local or regional cattle breeds. These breeds are recognized as important elements of agro-biodiversity, of agro-ecosystems and of our cultural heritage in Europe. The most secure conservation strategy for those breeds is to promote measures which contribute to self-sustainability of the breed.



Project Description

The project EuReCa started on March 1st 2007.





New publication

Local Cattle Breeds in Europe. Towards policies and strategies for self-sustaining breeds
Which policies and strategies are required to successfully maintain our European Farm Animal Genetic Resources? The aim of the EU co-funded EuReCa project was to better understand the state of the local cattle breeds in Europe, to identify factors that contribute to their success or failure, and to recommend decision-making tools for development of ambitious and sound strategies and policies. With this publication "Local cattle breeds in Europe: Development of policies and strategies for self-sustaining breeds" we share the methodology and give a comprehensive view on the local cattle breeds in Europe.
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Breed of the Month: Avileña-Negra Ibérica breed

Herd-Book creation : 1978
Number of breeding females: 115.000
Trend : Stable
Location :Its geographical core coincides with "Sistema Central" the mountain range of the centre of Spain. Avileña-Negra Iberica herds can be also found in the "Sistema Ibérico", "Sierra Morena", "Sierra de la Demanda" mountain ranges among others. During winter season, it is also traditionally located in "dehesa" forest of Castilla la Mancha, Castilla León, Extremadura and Madrid.
English name :Avileña-Negra Ibérica breed
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