Pitangueiras
(most common name)

The Pitangueiras is a dairy composite that started development in 1944 in the municipality of Pitangueiras in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.

The Pitangueiras, which originated at the Fazenda of Frigorifico Anglo, is currently:

Red Poll (5/8) × zebu (chiefly Guzerá and Gir)

• 1974 - Pitangueiras breed society formed

The Pitangueiras has a red coat color and is naturally polled.

(Portuguese) fazenda = farm

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

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