About RUCTL

Non-profit European professional livestock fighting bull association.

Founded in 1905, it represents 344 livestock farms distributed in three European countries, which represents 54% of the wild herd that is registered with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food (MAPA) in Spain, France and Portugal.

In 2022 recognized by the House of H.M. the King with the title of Royal.

Goals

Management of the breeding program for the fighting cattle breed

Stud book and breeding program
Digitalization
Associated services

Defense and representation in European institutions, central and regional administrations

Presence and constant surveillance in the European institutions.
Generation of a new story of the brave bull as guardian of the pasture.
Program of meetings with administrations, stakeholders and stakeholder.

Development of strategic alliances and R+D+I projects

Guarantee a future and business lines for Bravo livestock.
Creation of bridges with research and application of science for livestock management.
Development of European innovation projects.
Encourage the contribution of the private sector in the conservation of this breed.
Promote joint action of actors in the rural and cultural sphere.

Guarantee a future and business lines for Bravo livestock farming

Generation of pride of belonging and continuity in new generations.
Promotion of new lines of business.
Launch of an environmental certification.
Work to dismantle myths about the fighting bull in society.

Mission

Preserve and disseminate the breeding of the fighting bull, its genetic, heritage and environmental value
Management of the Lidia Bovine Breed Breeding Program
Development of strategic alliances and R+D+I projects
Guarantee the future and business lines for Bravo livestock farming

Values

Are

pheritage culture intangible

Are

rural world

Are

sustainable

Are

biodiversity