Country
Specie
ISO3
BEN
Transboundary name
Somba
Other name
Atacora
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to live under the difficult climatic conditions of Atacora.
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be trypanotolerant. Somba breed comprises of the following biochemical characterisation: Haemoglobin: Type AA, Albumin: Type FF, Transférine: Type AD, DD, or AA.
Color comments
uni coloured: black <br>multi coloured: black and red pied
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
110
Wither height females
85
Weight males
200.00
Weight females
180.00
Other specific visible traits
humpless, small, stocky body
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
variety of West African Savannah Shorthorn
Location within country
Natitingou, Tanguieta in the Atakora Highlands, north-western Benin
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown
