Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Other name
Kavango
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed has a high level of tick and heat tolerance.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Animals of this breed are fertile and the females are known for their ease of calving.
Special characteristic of product
This breed produces quality hides.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
lyre shaped
Other specific visible traits
Sanga type
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
Cattle migrated into South Africa with nomadic Iron Age people between the 3rd and 7th centuries. The population is regarded as a land race. Nguni ecotype. Recently imported from Namibia.
Year of origin
0
Location within country
Kavango
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
