Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Other name
Tshikalanga, Bavenda
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information comments
Crossbreeding increasing rapidly
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well adapted to hot, dry environments. The animals can walk long distances in search of grazing and water.
Specific resistance or tolerance
The breed is reported as tick and heat tolerant.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The breed is reported to be fertile and females are known for ease of calving.
Special characteristic of product
Animals of this breed produce quality hides.
Color comments
uni coloured: black <br>multi coloured: black and white <br>comments: many other colours and patterns may also be seen
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
lyre shaped
Weight males
565.00
Weight females
345.00
Other specific visible traits
Sanga type
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
Ecotype of the Nguni breed, a Sanga type, which migrated into southern Africa with nomadic Iron Age people between the 3rd and 7th centuries. The population is regarded as a land race.
Location within country
Sibasa, north-eastern Northern Province
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
