Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Language
Shona
Description
fat-tailed with similar features to Masai and Tswana sheep.Sabi sheep are haired with multiplicity of colours from black through all shades of brown to pure white
Transboundary name
Tswana
Other name
Rhodesian
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well adapted to semi-arid, sub-tropical climate.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The animals are breeding throughout the year. It is stated that the maternal abilities of Sabi sheep are much better than the maternal abilities of South African Mutton Merino.
Reference for special qualities
H.K. Ward; Rhodesia Agricultural Journal, 56, 218-223 (1959). Had, Matopos Research Station I.K. Chifanba (1988) Journal Agric. Sci. Cambridge, 111, 59-65.
Color comments
uni coloured: brown <br>multi coloured: black, grey, brown, white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
sometimes horned, selected for polled
Wither height males
69
Wither height females
57
Weight males
55.00
Weight females
42.50
Other specific visible traits
African long-fat-tailed type, large sized animals
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Location within country
Matopos Research Station in southern Zimbabwe, small remnant pockets mainly of sub type may also be found along the Zambesi valley
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Critical
