Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Other name
Bapedi
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
Animals of this breed are adapted to the arid and hot conditions of Sekhukhuneland.
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be tick and heat tolerant.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The breed is known for its high fertility.
Color comments
uni coloured: predominantly white with brown head, variety of colours occur
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight females
40.00
Other specific visible traits
This breed is horned, polled or has scurs. The animals have a long, straight and carrot shaped fat tail.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1996
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
Descendants of sheep that migrated down the length of Africa with nomadic owners. Arrived at northern borders of South Africa circa 200 AD.
Location within country
Sekhukhuneland, North-eastern Transvaal, Lebowa
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical Maintained
