Criollo de Chihuahua
(local/other name)

(most common name):
• Criollo Mexicano
(local/other name):
• Criollo de Rodeo

The Criollo de Chihuahua is a subtype of Mexican Criollo.

The Chihuahua desert covers parts of northern Mexico and southwestern United States. During the 19th century, Hereford, Aberdeen-Angus and Shorthorn cattle were introduced into this region and Criollo de Chihuahua were, in turn, exported to the USA for beef.

This page was last updated on: 2023-05-16

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