breed reported in geographic location Kerry (Cattle) Kerry, Ireland (Cattle) https://www.fao.org/dad-is The Kerry is believed to be one of the oldest breeds in Europe. The skull is very similar in formation to the ancient aurochs of the Stone Age (Bos primogenus) though smaller in size. It is thought that the Kerry is derived from the little black cow, the Celtic shorthorn, brought by Neolithic man in his migrations northwards from the Mediterranean basin. There are close affinities with the Heren, the small black breed surviving in the high Alps, and with the fierce black bulls of the Camargue. The Kerry has the distinction of being the first breed developed primarily as a milk producer. While prehistoric man in Asia, North Africa and Europe was selecting and breeding cattle for draught and meat, the Celtic civilisation in Ireland was producing a breed of cattle for milk and dairy produce. The diet was based on milk and milk products; meat was rarely eaten. Records have been found which show that milk was preserved in various forms including cheese and butter. It was also treated with herbs and kept in jars under ground. With the mild climate and long grazing season milk was produced almost all year round Kerry Cattle Kerry VBO:0003453 The concept of “breed reported in geographic location by FAO National Coordinators” is unique to DAD-IS (https://www.fao.org/dad-is/en/). This VBO term should therefore be used specifically for the breed conforming to this concept. domestic breed Sabrina Toro