Pantaneiro cattle
Encyclopedia
Pantaneiro cattle are a breed of cattle developed in the Pantanal region of Brazil
and adapted to the local climate. Imported Spanish
and Portuguese
cattle have become crossed with Zebu bulls. They are light grey in colour with dark ears and muzzle. They are also known as Cuiabano or Tucura.
Brazil
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and adapted to the local climate. Imported Spanish
Spain
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and Portuguese
Portugal
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cattle have become crossed with Zebu bulls. They are light grey in colour with dark ears and muzzle. They are also known as Cuiabano or Tucura.
External links
- http://www.jczinn.com/Central%20and%20South%20America/Brazil/Fauna/slides/cattle_5406w.html Photos of Pantaneiro cattle from Janet Zinn photography.