{"id":289708,"date":"2024-04-06T17:39:08","date_gmt":"2024-04-06T12:09:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=289708"},"modified":"2024-04-06T17:39:08","modified_gmt":"2024-04-06T12:09:08","slug":"criollo-cattle-breed-capable-of-withstanding-climate-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/criollo-cattle-breed-capable-of-withstanding-climate-change\/","title":{"rendered":"Criollo: Cattle breed capable of withstanding climate change"},"content":{"rendered":"

Source<\/strong>-This post on Criollo: Cattle breed capable of withstanding climate change<\/strong> is based on the article “Criollo: This breed of cattle developed in the New World can withstand climate change, say Irish scientists<\/strong><\/a>” published in “Down To Earth<\/strong>” on 4th April 2024.<\/p>\n

Why in the News?<\/h2>\n

Recently, Irish researchers found that Criollo cattle have adapted well to climate change by thriving in hot and humid conditions, a trait they have developed over many years.<\/p>\n

About Criollo cattle<\/h2>\n
\"Criollo
Source- DownToEarth<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Aspect<\/strong><\/td>\nDetails<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Origin<\/strong><\/td>\n1.<\/strong> Originating in the Americas, Criollo cattle descended from cattle introduced by Spanish explorers<\/span> during colonization.
\n2.<\/strong> The First cattle in the Americas, from La Gomera in the Spanish Canary Islands, were transported to Hispaniola (now Haiti and the Dominican Republic) during Christopher Columbus’s<\/span> second voyage in 1493.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Physical attributes<\/strong><\/td>\n1.<\/strong> Compact-bodied cattle of small to medium size.
\n2.<\/strong> Sporting short, glossy coats<\/span>, typically found in shades like black, brown, or red.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adaptability<\/strong><\/td>\nCapable of thriving in various climates<\/span>, including tropical and subtropical regions<\/span>, as well as hot and humid areas, and arid, rugged terrains.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Disease Resistance<\/strong><\/td>\nDeveloped natural immunity<\/span> to common diseases like ticks and parasites in their native habitats.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Significance<\/strong><\/td>\nCriollo cattle serve as a sustainable food source, providing meat and dairy for local communities, while also contributing to sustainable agriculture<\/span> and conservation efforts in the Americas.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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