Pampa Chaqueño
(most common name)

(transboundary/brand name):
• Chaqueno

The Pampa Chaqueño is a variety of Paraguayan Criollo found in the western Paraguayan Chaco region.

The Pampa Chaqueño started development in 1935 from crosses between Criollo cattle and British breeds. Its genetic composition eventually contained a high percentage of Hereford. In order to conserve and develop the breed, a breed society was established in the early 1990s. Since then, on the basis of microsatellites the distinctiveness of the Pampa Chaqueña from the Hereford has been made more evident.

The Pampa Chaqueño is well adapted to the harsh environment of the semi-arid thorn forest of the Chaco where there is an acute lack of water during the cold and dry winters. Despite these conditions, they remain very fertile.

The Pampa Chaqueño is raised mainly for beef; cows are milked during the wet season for cheese production.

The Pampa Chaqueño coat color is similar to the Hereford. The thick horns are laterally positioned, slightly drooping, and white in color. Polled (mocho) animals are also seen.

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

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