Ramo Grande

It received its name from the northern part of the island, a plain called Ramo Grande, in the municipality of Praia da Vitória, where they continue to breed the best examples of this large format cattle species.

[1] The early varieties introduced onto the islands included Alentejan, Mirandese, Minhotan and Algarvian, which quickly adapted to the conditions over the following centuries.

[1] The Ramo Grande breed is characterized by a large well-formed head, little forelock and slightly prominent frontal protuberance, with a convex profile.

Its main body is marked by a large trunk and less developed rear, connected by a slightly arched quarter.

[2] The breed's natural habitat is the northeast corner of the island of Terceira along a fertile plain, designated Ramo Grande.