Barrosã

Barrosã
A cow
A bull
Conservation status
  • FAO (2007): not at risk
  • DAD-IS (2025): not at risk
Other namesMaiana
Country of originPortugal
Distribution
StandardDireção-Geral de Alimentação e Veterinária (page 20, in Portuguese)
Usedual-purpose, meat and draught work
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    800 kg
  • Female:
    450 kg
Height
  • Male:
    125 cm
  • Female:
    115 cm

The Barrosã is a traditional Portuguese breed of dual-purpose cattle, reared both for beef and for draught work. Its name derives from that of the Terras de Barroso, a plateau and cultural and historical region in the concelhos of Montalegre and Boticas in the District of Vila Real in northern Portugal.

Meat from the animals – if produced within a defined geographical area and under strict conditions – has Denominação de Origem Protegida status and may be marketed as Carne Barrosã DOP.

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