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Country

Specie

ISO3
ZWE
Description
The goat type is found in the eastern and central areas of Zimbabwe.Most of these goats are of the Small East African (SEA) type. The SEA is often termed the Mashona goat with a mature weight of about 25 kg to 30 kg (its small, compact and hardy).
Transboundary name
Small East African
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
30.00
Weight females
25.00
Other specific visible traits
small and compact, varied colour patterns, horned
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed goat breed of the Small East African type.
Location within country
High rainfall areas
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk