Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Jersey
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
Animals of this breed are well adapted to hot climates.
Special characteristic of product
This breed produces good yield of milk of high quality.
Color comments
uni coloured: fawn, mulberry or grey, often with black skin pigment
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
This breed originates from Jersey, a Channel Island, possibly from a breed which migrated from North Africa to France.
Year of origin
1844
Location within country
northern KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, Northern, Eastern Cape and Western Cape Provinces
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
