Reflexiones sobre la Betizu a propósito de su estándar racial

Abstract

There are samples of the Betizu race in the Basque Country, on both sides of the frontier, some 50 or 60 of which are in the north, in the French part. The situation of such bovines is complex since, in addition to fact that it is located in different countries or autonomous regions, their regulatory statute is not defined. In effect, such animals live in a wild state and have been attributed various uses, especially in hunting. This analysis brings us to a reflection on wild animals and animals which are reared. In fact, the Betizu should be considered, first of all, such as they are, in their originality, considering that they are an element of genetic diversity. In this perspective, it was legitimate to propose a descriptive racial standard, originating from proposals of several competent people that have contributed to the characterization and to the official recognition of the animal.