Country
Specie
ISO3
CYP
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2204: source of data: Department of Agriculture
Additional information comments
One of the best goat breeds under extensive management systems.
Adaptability to specific environment
Very well adapted to the local harsh environment(very hot dry summer). Exploits hilly and low mountainous areas.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Very fertile, high prolificacy (1.9kids/dam), exceptionally high response of adult and prepubertal females to the male effect during anoestrus.
Special characteristic of product
The native Machaeras breed produces milk of high fat and protein content giving excellent halloumi, the traditional local cheese. Kid meat is lean and very tasty.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
mountain
Color comments
uni coloured: white, occasionally black or dark brown spots on head and legs
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
long twisted
Wither height females
74
Weight males
65.00
Weight females
55.00
Other specific visible traits
short hair, very small erect ears
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Location within country
hills and mountains especially in Lemesos and Pafos districts
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
