Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Transboundary name
Van Rooy
Other name
Van Rooy White Persian, Van Rooy-Persie
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well suited to live under semi-arid conditions.
Other special qualities
These are hardy animals. The genetic potential for production traits of this breed is promising.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
85.50
Weight females
55.50
Other specific visible traits
small fat-rumped, kempy coat cover
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Ronderib Africander rams and Rambouillet ewes
Year of origin
1906
Location within country
Orange Free State
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Vulnerable
