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.
Breed of the Month: Brandrood rund – Deep red cattle
| Herd-Book creation : | 1905 |
| Number of breeding females (2007) : | 454 |
| Trend : | Increasing |
| Location : | Along the main rivers (Meuse, Rhine, IJssel) in the Netherlands |
| Local name : | Brandrood rund |
| English name : | Deep red cattle |
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Action EURECA 012 AGRI GEN RES 870/2004 receives financial support from the
European Commission, Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development,
under Council Regulation (EC) No 870/2004.