Country
Specie
ISO3
EGY
Transboundary name
Barki
Other name
Barqi, Bedouin, Dernawi, Libyan, Mariouti, Maryuti, Arab
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Adaptability to specific environment
These animals are well adapted to live under desert conditions.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is known for a long breeding season (300 days) and good mothering abilities.
Special characteristic of product
Milk production of ewes is low.
Other special qualities
The breed is considered the main contributor to livestock population in the Mediterranean area.
Color comments
multi coloured: white, usually brown or black head and legs
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
90
Wither height females
70
Weight males
61.00
Weight females
42.50
Other specific visible traits
small fat tail (kg 0.7)
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Barbary type
Location within country
coastal Mediterranean zone
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown
