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Country

Specie

ISO3
IRQ
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Arabi
Other name
Arbi, Erbi
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
The animals can withstand high temperatures and high humidity. Well adapted to desert conditions.
Specific resistance or tolerance
resistant to most of endemic diseases.
Other special qualities
The animals have a good character. Ability to move long distance.
Color comments
uni coloured: black, white with black head <br>multi coloured: black and white pied
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
Long spiral horns.
Wither height males
81
Wither height females
72
Weight males
53.00
Weight females
38.00
Other specific visible traits
Near East Fat-Tailed type. Female is polled.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed of Iraq, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia
Location within country
southern desert
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk