Country
Specie
ISO3
SDN
Other name
Dongola, North Sudan Zebu, Shendi, Sudanese Shorthorned Zebu, Red Butana
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Special characteristic of product
Butana are raised as a dual purpose breed but are known for their good milk production.
Color comments
uni coloured: red
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
Females have 15-20 cm long horns and males 35 cm long horns.
Wither height males
151
Wither height females
144
Weight males
370.00
Weight females
320.00
Other specific visible traits
dewlap prominent in both sexes, large hump
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
related to Bambawa, Dongola and Shendi which belong to the group of Red Desert Cattle. Large east African Zebu.
Import
since 1956 extensive cross-breeding with European cattle
Location within country
originated in the Butana plain, east of the Blue Nile, now spread to Gizera in central Sudan and along the river Nile in the northern region
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
