Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Language
Ndebele,Zulu
Description
The new name is now NGUNI
Transboundary name
Nguni
Other name
Manguni, Mangoni
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Additional information comments
Information needs to be deleted and referred to NGUNI data
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to live under semi-arid/subtropical conditions.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is known for above average fertility. The females are very protective mothers.
Reference for special qualities
Mrs. S. Moyo; ILCA Report, Dec. 1990. Had, Matopos Research Station, Private Bag K5137, Bulawayo
Color comments
uni coloured: red, roan <br>multi coloured: red, white, similar to Nguni (broken white top line with red unbroken sidepanels)
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
thin lyre-shaped horns
Weight males
750.00
Weight females
475.00
Other specific visible traits
small cervico-thoracic hump
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1963
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Nguni/Nkone brought to the southern parts of Zimbabwe by migrating tribes from South Africa who settled in Matabeleland in 1838.
Year of origin
1838
Location within country
Matabeleland, South-western Zimbabwe
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
