Sardo Negro
(most common name)

(transboundary/brand name):
• Sarda
local/other name (English):
• Black Sardo

The Sardo Negro originates primarily from Gir zebus imported from Brazil into the state of Veracruz in Mexico during the 1930s.

Sardo Negro development emphasized a coat color of white with black spots on the body and a dark head, ears and lower limbs. Red and white can also occasionally be seen.

The Sardo Negro, a dual-purpose beef/dairy breed, has been registered in Mexico since 1978 and is known for high fertility.

This page was last updated on: 2023-05-20

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