Country
Specie
ISO3
SWZ
Transboundary name
Nguni
Other name
Zulu, Swazi
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed has a high level of tolerance to heat, ticks and tick-borne diseases.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is reported to be fertile and the females are known for calving ease.
Color comments
multi coloured: coloursided
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
120
Wither height females
119
Weight males
598.00
Weight females
400.00
Other specific visible traits
Sanga type
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
The Nguni breed is a Sanga cattle breed related to the following breeds and varieties: Swazi in Swaziland: Landim in Mozambique: Bapedi in Transvaal: Bavenda (Sibasa) in Nord Transvaal: Venda and Ciskei Nkone in Ciskei and Shangaan in Gazankulu.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
