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Specie

ISO3
COG
Transboundary name
West African Dwarf
Other name
Fouta Djallon, Futa Jallon, Guinean, Kirdi, Kirdimi, Lakka, Nigerian Dwarf, Pagan, Southern, West African Dwarf, West African Maned, Cameroons Dwarf
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be trypanotolerant.
Specific reproductive characteristic
prolific
Other special qualities
The breed is hardy, well adapted and uses natural water sources for drinking.
Color comments
multi coloured: black, pied, tan with black belly and tricoloured also common, usually black pied or white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
58
Wither height females
51
Weight males
27.00
Weight females
20.00
Other specific visible traits
males have a throat ruff and mane
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk