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Specie

ISO3
GHA
Transboundary name
Muturu
Other name
Forest Muturu, Nigerian Shorthorn, Pagan, Nigerian Dwarf
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be trypanotolerant.
Color comments
uni coloured: black <br>multi coloured: black and white pied
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
95
Wither height females
88
Other specific visible traits
smallest cattle breed known
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
variety of West African Shorthorn
Location within country
South-eastern coastal area near Ada and Keta Lagoon in Ghanais
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown