Andalusian Grey
Andalusian Grey cattle are commonly linked with Spain's Cardena Andaluza, a native Andalusian breed named for its grey, blue-grey, or roan-looking coat. Animals often show darker shading on the head, neck, shoulders, and legs, with pale silver or slate tones across the body. They are horned cattle of the southern Spanish range, historically used for work and meat before modern beef breeds and mechanization reduced their numbers.
The breed fits extensive Mediterranean management better than confinement-based finishing. Cows need enough country to graze and move, plus shade, water, and feed reserves for the dry season; their value lies in adaptation, mothering, and use of rough forage. Conservation herds may select for the characteristic grey coat, functional horns, fertility, and calm but responsive handling. As with other rare Iberian cattle, buyers should check the herd's recognized breed status, since grey color alone does not prove an Andalusian Grey background.
Colors: Belted, Black, Black and White, Blaze Faced, Blue Roan, Brindle, Brockle Faced, Brown, Brown and White, Dun, Gray, Grey, Highbelt, Highpark, Lineback, Mottled, Pied, Red, Red and White, Red Roan, Riggit, Roan, Silver, Solid Black, Solid Red, Solid White, Speckled, Spotted, White, White Faced, Yellow
