Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Other name
Mashuk, Mashukulumbwe, Bashukulumpo
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
Heat tolerant.
Color comments
uni coloured: black, red, brown <br> multi coloured: combinations of black, red and brown with white markings
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
While the horns are of fair size and similarly shaped, they are not as large as those of the Barotse.
Other specific visible traits
The hump is very small especially on the females.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
This breed is a crossbreed between two Sanga cattle breeds the Barotse and the Tonga breed.
Year of origin
20
Location within country
The Baila breed of cattle is found in Southern Province around Namwala district and in Central Province the breed is found in Mumbwa district and surrounding parts.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
