Monchino

Monchino
Monchino
Alternative names

Caballo monchino

Monchinu
Country of origin Spain, Cantabria
Horse (Equus ferus caballus)

The Monchino or Caballo monchino[1] is a breed of horse indigenous to the Valle de Guriezo in the Cantabria region of northern Spain, but extending into neighbouring Biscay province.[1] It is listed in the Catálogo Oficial de Razas de Ganado de España in the group of autochthonous breeds in danger of extinction.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Tupac-Yupanqui et al. (2011), "Caracterización genética del caballo monchino y su relación con otras razas autóctonas españolas" (in Spanish), Arch. Zootec. 60 (231): 425-428, http://www.ucm.es/info/genetvet/genetic_structure_caballo_monchin_horse.pdf, retrieved 19-10-2011 
  2. ^ "Ganaderia: Clasificación de Razas". Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Medio Rural y Marino. (in Spanish). http://www.mapa.es/app/Zootecnia/Fichas.aspx?pag=EquinoMonchino. Retrieved Apr 2011. 
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