Country
Specie
ISO3
DZA
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to the steppe and semi-steppe zones.
Special characteristic of product
This is a productive breed with excellent meat quality as the fat is regularly dispersed between the muscle and under the skin which gives a sort of marbling effect.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
90
Wither height females
90
Weight males
72.00
Weight females
50.00
Other specific visible traits
The breed is phenotypically uniform with a standard horn shape.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Descended from Algerian Arab (Ouled Djellal) with some Merino (France) input.
Year of origin
0
Location within country
Originated in Tadmit in the Wilaya de Djelfa, between Messad and Djelfa, then spread into the north as far as Ksar el Boukhari
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
