Country
Specie
ISO3
DZA
Transboundary name
D'man
Other name
Damana, TAFILALET
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
This breed survives well under Sahelian conditions.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is known for prolificacy. The animals breed all year round.
Other special qualities
These are rustic animals.
Color comments
uni coloured: black, brown, white <br>multi coloured: black and white pied
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
75
Wither height females
60
Other specific visible traits
small animal, lop ears, fine tail
Herdbook
n
Description of origin
The historical origin of the D'man breed is not well known, it has existed in the palm groves of the pre-Saharan regions of southern Morocco for a very long time.
Location within country
The D'man exists in the oases of southwest Algeria: Gourara, Touat, Tidikelt and goes as far as el Golea in the east and extends into the desert areas south of Bechar.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
