Country
Specie
ISO3
DZA
Language
Arabe
Transboundary name
Beni Guil
Other name
Petit Oranais, Deghma
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is known for its resistance to cold, wind and droughts.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The breeding season lasts from spring to autumn (300 days).
Special characteristic of product
This is a very good meat breed.
Other special qualities
The animals survive on Halfa-grass (Stipa tenacissima) used on dunes to prevent erosion.
Color comments
multi coloured: white with dark mahogany head and legs
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
55
Wither height females
55
Weight males
65.00
Weight females
37.50
Other specific visible traits
small size with small, rounded body frame
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
originated in the East of Morocco.
Location within country
area between Chotte Ech-Chergui in the East, the Saharian Atlas in the South-east, Morocco in the West and the mountains of Tlemcen and Saida in the North.
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
