Peruvian Sierra Criollo
(most common name in English)

(most common name)
(transboundary/brand name):
• Chusco
local/other name (Spanish):
• Crioulo de las Sierras
• Serrano
local/other name (English):
• Peruvian Criollo

The Peruvian Sierra Criollo is a multi-purpose breed and use depends on location:
• draught (Ancash region)
• milk and beef (Andahuaylas province, Apurímac department)
• beef and cheesemaking (Ayacucho department)
• beef and draught (Cuzco region)

In all of these areas, morphometric and genetic characterization is being collected. Particular attention is being paid to milk proteins, which could then lead to the development of a PDO system for local cheeses.

PDO = Protected Designation of Origin

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

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