Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Transboundary name
Tuli
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well adapted to live under the local semi-arid conditions and they are known for their ability to survive in harsh environments.
Specific resistance or tolerance
The breed is reported tick and disease tolerant.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is known for above average fertility. The females are known for calving ease and good maternal traits.
Reference for special qualities
Mrs. S, Moyo; ILCA Report December 1990. Head, Matopos Research Station
Color comments
uni coloured: yellow, golden-brown or red
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
thin lyre-shaped horns
Wither height males
120
Weight males
750.00
Weight females
490.00
Other specific visible traits
small thoracic-cervico hump
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1994
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
Sanga type: selected from Mangwato, a variety of Tswana
Year of origin
1946
Import
in 1977 from Tuli (Zimbabwe)
Location within country
scattered populations in the Free State, northern KwaZulu-Natal and Northern and North-west Provinces
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Vulnerable
