Asturian Valley
(local/other name in English)

(most common name):
• Asturiana de los Valles
(local/other name):
• Carreña
• Carreñana
• RAV
• Raza Asturiana de los valles (RAV)
• Vaca Roxa
local/other name (English):
• Asturiana of the West

The Asturian Valley is found in the western valleys of the Cantabrian Mountains in northwest Spain and, though once a triple-purpose breed, is now selected for beef.

The Asturian Valley has a high frequency of double-muscling and is part of the Ternera Asturiana PDO (Protected Designation of Origin). Even though 85% of the herds are in Asturias, the Asturian Valley is also widespread elsewhere in western Spain.

This page was last updated on: 2023-05-14

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