Old Gloucester
(local/other name)

(most common name):
• Gloucester
(transboundary/brand name):
• Gloucester
(local/other name):
• Gloucestershire
• Old Gloucestershire

The Old Gloucester was, at one point, ‘improved’ using the Jersey, Shorthorn and Holstein-Friesian (amongst other breeds).

This, and a lack of interest over time, almost finished the breed — until the Rare Breeds Survival Trust took over for their protection and continuation.

NOTE: As of 2021, the Gloucester is still listed as ‘at risk’ and ‘endangered’.

This page was last updated on: 2023-05-19

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