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Arouquesa cattle
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Arouquesa cattle

Place of Origin Portugal
Origin In the past century oxen often were exported to Great Britain because of their beef. In 1902 Arouquesa beef was the winner of the "Award for the Best Beef" in Paris. Unfortunately this excellent, fine marbled beef today is only known in Portugal.
Purpose Meat
Appearance Their hair colour is light brown although the males may become a little darker than females. Mucosa and claws are dark coloured. They are a small cow.
Horns The wide horns are directed forward, first down and then up.
Other Considerations Arouquesas are adapted to the mountains - their hind legs are very muscular. In Portugal today they still work as draft cattle. The animals are very long-living; 16-18 calves per cow are not uncommon. Most times they practice mother cow husbandry. The animals are very affable but active.
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